River Mouth
Durban South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.1m
- Period
- 10.5s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 1h445-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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River Mouth is a beach break over sand in Durban South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
River Mouth surf FAQ
Is River Mouth good for beginners?+
River Mouth is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for River Mouth?+
Different days call for different boards. River Mouth can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing River Mouth?+
River Mouth tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for River Mouth?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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