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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 04 May 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 16.2°C (Statistics for 04 May 1981-2005 - mean: 21.4 °C max: 23.5 °C min: 20.2 °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 16.2°C (Statistics for 04 May 1981-2005 - mean: 21.4 °C max: 23.5 °C min: 20.2 °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 Sunday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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

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Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2
WSW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
SW
3
E
3
E
2.5
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1112111211111414131313121313121213141413131313131212121289101010171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)47629016318022757237254464336525611915112512281395142714041799305036212310523344184788599143083287125555195713721108598363330421902
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
30
WSW
10
WNW
5
SW
20
E
10
N
5
SW
5
SSE
5
NE
15
ENE
20
ESE
30
WSW
10
SW
15
SSE
5
NNE
15
SW
10
SSW
15
NE
25
WSW
25
SW
15
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
25
SSW
20
SE
15
E
25
ENE
25
E
10
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
20
NE
10
W
10
WNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
onoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09PM
1.35
1:29AM
1.63
1:56PM
1.47
2:11AM
1.75
2:37PM
1.56
2:51AM
1.81
3:16PM
1.62
3:29AM
1.81
3:54PM
1.63
4:07AM
1.76
4:31PM
1.59
4:44AM
1.66
5:09PM
1.52
5:21AM
1.53
5:48PM
1.42
5:59AM
1.38
6:30PM
1.31
6:40AM
1.23
7:23PM
1.20
7:32AM
1.10
8:39PM
1.12
8:58AM
1.01
10:22PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
0.27
7:52AM
0.15
7:54PM
0.16
8:33AM
0.04
8:36PM
0.09
9:11AM
-0.02
9:15PM
0.06
9:48AM
-0.02
9:54PM
0.07
10:23AM
0.02
10:32PM
0.13
10:59AM
0.11
11:11PM
0.23
11:35AM
0.22
11:50PM
0.35
12:13PM
0.34
12:34AM
0.49
12:56PM
0.46
1:30AM
0.62
1:54PM
0.56
2:57AM
0.70
3:20PM
0.62
4:53AM
0.69
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-5:34--5:32--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:27--5:25--5:24-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211918212324212219222720192018191917201916181816161616171916181918292325
Feels °C (?)191416212220212119212522192019191918171515131210101112111414131313272224

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed night).

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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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