Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Mbotyi surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,415 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
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3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.1
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
3
SSE
11
4.5
S
11
4.5
S
11
4.5
S
11
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
11
1.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
40
31
31
101
74
53
36
35
34
308
1583
1822
2157
4389
5415
5007
2276
1458
1148
741
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
N
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
40
W
20
WSW
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
5
W
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
High Tide
3:52PM1.46m
4:01AM1.53m
4:23PM1.46m
4:32AM1.51m
4:56PM1.44m
5:03AM1.48m
5:30PM1.41m
5:36AM1.43m
6:06PM1.38m
6:11AM1.37m
6:47PM1.34m
6:50AM1.30m
7:34PM1.30m
7:40AM1.23m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.27m
10:12AM0.20m
10:22PM0.28m
10:44AM0.21m
10:55PM0.31m
11:17AM0.24m
11:29PM0.36m
11:51AM0.28m
00:06AM0.42m
12:28PM0.33m
00:49AM0.48m
1:10PM0.38m
1:41AM0.54m
1:59PM0.43m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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5:06
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
1
10
4
3
7
7
Temp °C
24
18
25
26
21
28
24
20
20
19
17
16
15
15
18
20
16
20
22
17
21
21
17
23
24
19
26
21
19
18
18
18
15
14
14
10
13
12
18
19
16
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
11
3
SSE
11
4.5
S
11
4.5
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
11
1.8
S
11
Energy kJ
44
175
158
137
101
74
53
36
139
58
308
1583
1822
2157
4389
5415
3511
2276
1458
1148
741
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.5
E
8
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
1.1
ESE
11
Energy kJ
86
20
31
28
80
67
56
5
35
135
225
36
35
21
18
18
50
293
298
280
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SW
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
17
0.5
E
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
10
40
9
24
14
14
14
12
34
34
34
35
35
37
6
11
46
32
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
1.2
NE
6
0.6
SSW
4
1.2
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
10
1.2
WSW
4
4
SW
10
4
SW
10
4.5
S
11
4
SSW
11
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
24
40
27
31
89
9
132
237
898
52
3118
3050
5007
3440
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
9
9
6
4
4
4
Distance (km)
216
0
89
216
0
0
188
67
67
19
130
0
0
3
109
19
3
3
116
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
4
9
9
6
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
5
6
4
5
9
9
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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