Visitor reviews of Van Stadens Mouth surf break

Van Stadens Mouth Ratings

Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 4.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 3.5 (1: Van Stadens Mouth is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional Rating: 4.0 (1: Van Stadens Mouth is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Eastern Cape (South). 5: the best break in Eastern Cape (South)).	Difficulty Level: 2.5 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore Wind: 3.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Van Stadens Mouth can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 4.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Van Stadens Mouth, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Water Quality: 3.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).	Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Van Stadens Mouth is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Van Stadens Mouth requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).