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Van Stadens Mouth surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 SAST
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Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is 21.1°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 23.9 °C min: 19.6 °C)
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Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is 21.1°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 23.9 °C min: 19.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Stadens Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 2nd Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
2.3
E
2.3
E
2.2
E
2.3
E
2
E
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
4
SW
4.5
WSW
4
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SW
1.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SSW
3
S
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
E
2.5
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
E
1.1
E
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312127899101011131212111013131216141312111178899999991614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15949706784956817708997867129804975514644852116107068014078605551581145223221032686687825501421411311224142129192295595
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
NE
25
E
35
E
15
NE
10
NE
15
E
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
W
30
WSW
25
SW
15
WNW
5
S
15
ESE
10
NE
20
E
20
E
5
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
30
E
40
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
5
NE
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
1.43
5:53AM
1.49
6:11PM
1.33
6:25AM
1.38
6:48PM
1.20
7:08AM
1.24
7:50PM
1.07
8:33AM
1.10
10:29PM
1.02
11:21AM
1.09
12:27AM
1.18
12:49PM
1.24
1:22AM
1.40
1:41PM
1.41
2:03AM
1.61
2:23PM
1.56
2:42AM
1.79
3:02PM
1.66
3:18AM
1.90
3:39PM
1.72
3:54AM
1.94
4:15PM
1.72
4:30AM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:41PM
0.27
12:07PM
0.29
12:11AM
0.37
12:43PM
0.41
12:50AM
0.51
1:38PM
0.55
1:58AM
0.65
3:34PM
0.64
4:47AM
0.70
5:56PM
0.56
6:41AM
0.54
7:03PM
0.39
7:36AM
0.33
7:48PM
0.22
8:20AM
0.14
8:27PM
0.08
8:58AM
-0.01
9:04PM
-0.03
9:35AM
-0.10
9:40PM
-0.07
10:11AM
-0.12
10:15PM
-0.06
10:45AM
-0.07
Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37
Sunset6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--
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Rain (mm)
--------11----------1-22------------
Temp. °C222023242135342119171821201819211923262225242020212023262122212022222123
Feels °C (?)201920211834341918141716151618192022242525231816161520221923212022232222

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 35°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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 12 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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