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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.9°C
1.5° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 27 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 27 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 16th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
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Wednesday
18
Thursday
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Friday
20
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.2
ENE
8
1.6
SSW
6
0.8
E
8
1.3
S
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
8
1.5
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8
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E
7
2.5
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.5
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
2
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
8
2
E
7
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
529
585
184
82
307
246
294
212
311
388
742
486
356
559
774
595
1014
330
416
229
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
ENE
10
WNW
35
SSW
30
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
ESE
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSE
15
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
W
20
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
6:35PM1.22m
7:23AM1.17m
7:28PM1.12m
8:44AM1.12m
9:00PM1.04m
10:27AM1.15m
10:54PM1.06m
11:43AM1.25m
00:10AM1.15m
12:35PM1.39m
1:02AM1.27m
1:19PM1.52m
1:45AM1.39m
Low Tide
12:33PM0.55m
00:59AM0.49m
1:28PM0.65m
2:00AM0.57m
2:59PM0.71m
3:29AM0.61m
4:52PM0.67m
5:00AM0.58m
6:07PM0.55m
6:06AM0.49m
6:57PM0.41m
6:56AM0.38m
7:39PM0.27m
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Temp °C
20
22
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24
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26
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20
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27
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Feels °C
20
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18
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19
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28
23
19
20
20
18
26
27
24
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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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