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Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
15.0°C
4.2° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,936 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
4
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
7
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Rating
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4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
2.4
SE
8
2.5
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
8
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.8
E
9
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
356
220
320
821
664
752
905
619
834
905
723
528
1708
1581
1585
2903
2944
3813
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
W
25
SSW
25
S
15
ESE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
NE
10
N
10
ESE
5
WNW
40
WSW
45
WSW
30
WSW
10
SSW
15
ESE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:42AM1.29m
7:07PM1.29m
7:50AM1.13m
8:33PM1.11m
10:09AM1.07m
11:08PM1.08m
12:10PM1.20m
00:38AM1.21m
1:08PM1.38m
1:29AM1.34m
1:49PM1.54m
2:08AM1.46m
Low Tide
00:33AM0.34m
12:46PM0.44m
1:30AM0.50m
2:02PM0.61m
3:18AM0.62m
4:42PM0.67m
5:38AM0.57m
6:34PM0.53m
6:50AM0.43m
7:29PM0.37m
7:35AM0.29m
8:08PM0.22m
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Temp °C
27
18
17
18
17
17
18
18
17
18
26
27
22
19
18
15
16
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16
Feels °C
24
15
14
17
14
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20
25
26
22
16
11
7
12
14
13
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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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