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Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast
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Van Stadens Mouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Dec 2024 SAST
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 Thursday (Dec 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 13) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 12th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 12th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 13th Dec) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 12 days.
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2884 | 3859 | 3346 | 6535 | 5968 | 3901 | 2766 | 2153 | 1310 | 738 | 1639 | 1224 | 5672 | 4243 | 3031 | 1302 | 1336 | 1806 | 1502 | 850 | 687 | 400 | 356 | 396 | 572 | 595 | 1450 | 1219 | 1094 | 2050 | 4792 | 4117 | 2417 | 977 | 755 | 363 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:18PM 1.56 | 1:54AM 1.39 | 2:08PM 1.62 | 2:41AM 1.48 | 2:54PM 1.65 | 3:24AM 1.54 | 3:37PM 1.65 | 4:06AM 1.56 | 4:18PM 1.61 | 4:46AM 1.56 | 4:57PM 1.55 | 5:26AM 1.52 | 5:35PM 1.46 | 6:07AM 1.47 | 6:12PM 1.36 | 6:48AM 1.40 | 6:51PM 1.26 | 7:32AM 1.32 | 7:34PM 1.15 | 8:21AM 1.26 | 8:28PM 1.06 | 9:22AM 1.20 | 9:46PM 1.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:46PM 0.20 | 7:51AM 0.27 | 8:32PM 0.13 | 8:41AM 0.21 | 9:15PM 0.09 | 9:26AM 0.18 | 9:55PM 0.08 | 10:09AM 0.18 | 10:34PM 0.10 | 10:51AM 0.22 | 11:11PM 0.14 | 11:32AM 0.29 | 11:48PM 0.21 | 12:12PM 0.37 | 12:24AM 0.28 | 12:55PM 0.46 | 1:02AM 0.37 | 1:42PM 0.55 | 1:43AM 0.46 | 2:39PM 0.61 | 2:34AM 0.55 | 3:51PM 0.64 | 3:41AM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong 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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