Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with S 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 (Jun 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.9
S
9
0.3
E
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
S
6
1
S
7
1.7
S
12
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
45
18
17
125
8
37
17
16
15
13
50
86
846
445
384
138
149
251
447
520
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
0
ESE
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
NW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
W
25
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
25
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:01PM1.59m
4:18AM1.68m
4:47PM1.62m
5:03AM1.64m
5:33PM1.61m
5:47AM1.56m
6:20PM1.58m
6:32AM1.45m
7:09PM1.51m
7:18AM1.34m
8:01PM1.43m
8:10AM1.23m
8:57PM1.35m
9:11AM1.13m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.12m
10:32AM0.06m
10:51PM0.14m
11:16AM0.08m
11:39PM0.20m
11:59AM0.13m
00:27AM0.28m
12:43PM0.20m
1:18AM0.38m
1:28PM0.30m
2:12AM0.48m
2:18PM0.40m
3:15AM0.56m
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
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5:04
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
19
16
19
19
17
18
19
15
18
21
17
20
Feels °C
15
15
16
17
16
18
19
19
19
18
15
14
15
14
15
15
11
13
15
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
S
9
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
128
625
356
297
125
588
439
834
1224
1019
1079
501
461
846
445
384
138
127
99
238
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.3
E
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
14
0.6
SE
9
0.9
SSW
17
Energy kJ
386
45
18
17
222
8
37
17
16
207
13
13
6
7
237
99
98
5
8
59
437
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.5
SSW
11
0.1
E
10
0.3
E
7
0.1
S
11
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.7
E
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
ESE
12
Energy kJ
73
7
7
1
65
2
8
2
16
15
7
7
36
3
4
148
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
S
6
1
S
7
1
E
4
0.9
NE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
170
11
50
86
39
49
149
251
447
520
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
19
0
3
3
0
3
3
3
3
19
3
67
187
0
82
216
25
259
472
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
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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