Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 23 May 2026 SAST
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Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
S
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
1.6
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
1
SW
6
0.4
SE
11
0.7
S
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
4
1
SSW
6
0.2
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
110
78
101
70
88
77
74
201
63
45
61
43
106
16
13
8
25
11
65
5
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
N
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
E
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
WNW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:49AM1.14m
9:56PM1.26m
10:23AM1.09m
11:19PM1.28m
11:48AM1.12m
00:22AM1.34m
12:49PM1.19m
1:10AM1.40m
1:35PM1.27m
1:49AM1.46m
2:14PM1.34m
2:24AM1.50m
2:48PM1.39m
2:57AM1.52m
Low Tide
3:04PM0.50m
4:23AM0.62m
4:30PM0.54m
5:49AM0.57m
5:47PM0.51m
6:49AM0.49m
6:45PM0.46m
7:32AM0.40m
7:30PM0.41m
8:08AM0.33m
8:09PM0.36m
8:40AM0.27m
8:44PM0.31m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
2
1
1
Temp °C
21
21
19
21
21
18
23
24
19
25
23
21
21
21
19
26
26
23
20
21
20
21
20
19
21
20
18
22
22
18
23
21
21
21
21
19
26
26
23
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
S
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
1.1
ENE
6
1
SSW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
146
110
75
101
70
88
77
74
108
455
183
34
49
106
47
209
243
343
310
214
64
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
94
26
78
48
48
30
28
15
289
63
45
56
43
18
2
26
16
7
8
9
223
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
7
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SW
11
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
65
45
18
44
14
42
26
40
54
34
16
14
30
7
16
13
8
6
3
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
7
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
E
2
0.3
NE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
0.5
S
3
1
SW
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
NE
3
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
4
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
53
23
1
1
1
39
201
6
61
19
5
25
11
65
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
19
19
0
19
696
0
216
484
0
19
111
0
82
216
3
3
3
3
187
473
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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