The Mouth
Gqeberha, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.3m
- Period
- 14.6s
- Wind
- 27 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when The Mouth hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h295-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
Wednesday
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11 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 6–10 for The Mouth, scored for your board.
About The Mouth
The Mouth is a beach break over sand in Gqeberha, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW, around low 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
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
The Mouth surf FAQ
Is The Mouth good for beginners?+
The Mouth is a beach break over sand, 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 The Mouth?+
Different days call for different boards. The Mouth handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing The Mouth?+
The Mouth tends to work best around low 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 The Mouth?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.