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Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Apr 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
23.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 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 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.6
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
1.2
SSW
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
2.1
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)99856599994677888891010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)593945235575141413255896176349532393272491230279202
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
NE
10
NE
5
SSW
30
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
10
W
10
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
10
N
10
S
40
SW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.58
5:52AM
1.60
6:15PM
1.45
6:35AM
1.41
7:06PM
1.30
7:29AM
1.22
8:25PM
1.16
9:05AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.13
11:26AM
1.06
12:20AM
1.25
12:47PM
1.17
1:15AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:26AM
0.07
11:37PM
0.14
12:04PM
0.20
12:20AM
0.30
12:49PM
0.36
1:14AM
0.49
1:49PM
0.52
2:42AM
0.65
3:35PM
0.62
5:17AM
0.67
5:41PM
0.58
6:49AM
0.55
6:50PM
0.47
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------11---------17
Temp. °C262420252620202118192019232520262723282417
Feels °C (?)221918242620141415181615182016242423272212
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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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