Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
18.1° C

2.1°C colder than average for this time of year

Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Stadens Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
2
0
0
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
1.9
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3488
2088
1605
1096
1807
1454
846
375
275
648
958
1533
1949
1551
2483
1637
1413
1498
1264
822
637
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NNE
0
S
20
W
30
W
30
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
NE
15
NE
15
E
10
NE
10
WSW
5
S
10
E
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
5
NE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
2:40AM1.66m
3:13PM1.53m
3:29AM1.69m
4:00PM1.59m
4:16AM1.68m
4:47PM1.61m
5:02AM1.62m
5:34PM1.61m
5:48AM1.53m
6:22PM1.57m
6:34AM1.42m
7:11PM1.50m
7:23AM1.30m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.22m
9:02AM0.09m
9:14PM0.16m
9:49AM0.05m
10:04PM0.13m
10:34AM0.04m
10:54PM0.15m
11:18AM0.07m
11:43PM0.20m
12:02PM0.13m
00:34AM0.28m
12:47PM0.21m
1:26AM0.38m
1:33PM0.31m
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
2
Temp °C
14
15
17
16
15
16
16
17
18
16
17
18
16
17
17
17
17
18
16
20
24
Feels °C
11
14
17
13
9
9
14
15
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
15
14
20
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
1.9
SSW
11
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
3488
2088
1605
1096
48
22
846
232
226
648
958
1533
1949
1551
2483
1637
1413
1498
1264
822
637
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
11
1
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.9
WSW
7
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
ESE
7
1.2
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
4
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
37
64
45
26
46
22
66
375
239
111
733
6
7
7
31
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
E
5
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
33
31
17
23
22
201
16
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
1
WSW
4
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.8
E
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
108
41
1807
1454
333
275
183
167
99
43
16
10
18
94
92
111
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
171
0
0
29
170
29
141
0
227
0
0
0
0
29
0
0
177
213
170
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Van Stadens Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Van Stadens Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Van Stadens Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Van Stadens Mouth) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Van Stadens Mouth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Van Stadens Mouth is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Uitenhage. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Uitenhage. Uitenhage has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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