Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mbotyi surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mbotyi this week:

The surf forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 10th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.4
SSW
6
0.5
E
11
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
1.1
S
8
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
104
108
80
162
113
221
99
78
131
60
132
116
79
31
26
12
169
133
72
54
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
NW
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
5
NE
10
NE
10
W
15
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
E
25
NE
10
W
25
SW
25
SW
5
NNW
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:53PM1.34m
11:26AM1.17m
00:00AM1.42m
12:36PM1.24m
1:00AM1.51m
1:34PM1.34m
1:54AM1.59m
2:26PM1.44m
2:45AM1.66m
3:14PM1.53m
3:32AM1.69m
4:01PM1.59m
4:18AM1.68m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.49m
5:21AM0.50m
5:25PM0.46m
6:28AM0.40m
6:31PM0.39m
7:25AM0.29m
7:31PM0.30m
8:16AM0.19m
8:24PM0.21m
9:03AM0.12m
9:15PM0.15m
9:48AM0.07m
10:04PM0.12m
10:32AM0.06m
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
 mm
3
Temp °C
20
18
21
23
17
24
26
21
24
21
19
19
20
19
17
18
18
19
21
19
22
Feels °C
19
19
19
20
16
22
24
19
21
18
17
18
17
17
12
12
17
16
18
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
2.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
S
8
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
143
104
108
80
162
113
143
99
78
56
1247
385
769
744
361
993
519
169
588
405
303
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
E
11
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
SSW
13
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SE
7
Energy kJ
22
14
66
125
209
94
90
82
47
65
60
132
116
79
402
26
80
521
133
72
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.7
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
85
38
5
2
1
69
6
6
8
22
52
31
12
25
24
12
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
NE
6
1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.4
SW
2
0.2
SSW
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.8
ENE
4
2.1
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
13
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
26
102
91
221
2
1
131
16
550
1651
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
165
0
188
216
0
0
89
0
82
373
0
109
216
0
460
111
3
216
216
216
216
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Mbotyi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mbotyi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mbotyi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mbotyi 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 (Mbotyi) 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 Mbotyi 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.

Mbotyi is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Port Saint Johns. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Saint Johns. Port Saint Johns has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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