The Mouth
Where in South Africa is The Mouth located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Sandbar |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Long, 150 to 300 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 6 ft+/2 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, East |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-202.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | North, NorthWest |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 247.5°-337.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 6ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Falling Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Very consistent (more than 150 day/year) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 22°C | 22°C | 21°C | 19°C | 19°C | 21°C |
| Air Temp | 22°C | 21°C | 17°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |