Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.3° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
11
1.8
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.8
SW
11
3.5
SW
10
3
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
4
E
9
4
E
10
3.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
E
11
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1193
1270
785
524
698
2083
3186
1162
2241
1795
1255
1094
980
1221
2800
3250
3071
1689
1144
1044
Wind (km/h)
25
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
W
30
WSW
20
S
15
SE
5
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
40
E
30
E
10
E
15
W
30
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
5:21PM1.66m
5:34AM1.48m
5:47PM1.53m
6:00AM1.36m
6:12PM1.39m
6:26AM1.23m
6:39PM1.24m
6:56AM1.09m
7:11PM1.09m
7:50AM0.95m
8:55PM0.95m
12:16PM0.96m
00:29AM1.02m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.16m
11:33AM0.21m
11:56PM0.28m
11:59AM0.34m
00:23AM0.41m
12:26PM0.48m
00:53AM0.54m
12:57PM0.63m
1:41AM0.68m
2:00PM0.77m
4:52AM0.75m
6:23PM0.77m
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Temp °C
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18
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12
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Feels °C
19
20
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18
17
8
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11
10
8
10
10
10
10
11
13
21
18
18
12
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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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