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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.4°C
0.8° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with 843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 14th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 17th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 21st Nov)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:58PM1.51m
5:20AM1.42m
5:27PM1.42m
5:53AM1.34m
5:59PM1.32m
6:32AM1.25m
6:35PM1.22m
7:23AM1.17m
7:28PM1.12m
8:44AM1.12m
9:00PM1.04m
10:27AM1.15m
10:54PM1.06m
Low Tide
10:50AM0.25m
11:09PM0.23m
11:20AM0.34m
11:41PM0.31m
11:53AM0.44m
00:16AM0.40m
12:33PM0.55m
00:59AM0.49m
1:28PM0.65m
2:00AM0.57m
2:59PM0.71m
3:29AM0.61m
4:52PM0.67m
5:00AM0.58m
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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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