Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, S swell with 6,755 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s 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 (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 19s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same outlook but in feet and miles for those who think that way.
Looking at the Mbotyi region, the first week or so is pretty quiet. From now until Sunday the 13th, it’s mostly small, choppy surf with crosswinds. The first real energy hits Monday the 7th – an 8ft groundswell from the south with a 16-second period and very strong energy (3938) – but the wind is cross and conditions are marginal. Not the cleanest.
Tuesday the 8th through Saturday the 12th is a bust. Swells between 3ft and 6ft, short periods, poor conditions.
Then Sunday the 13th afternoon we see a big 10ft swell from the east-northeast, period around 9 seconds, strong energy (1259). But the report says it’s too big for this break – expert only. Wind is cross from the NE, so not great.
The real standout is Monday the 14th afternoon. We’ve got a 6ft east swell with a 10-second period, moderate energy (528), and glassy conditions. The report calls for very good surf. That’s the one to paddle out for. Crowds can happen at Mbotyi, but for that kind of clean glass, it’s worth it.
After that, Tuesday the 15th through the 21st, it’s back to small and choppy. Water temp is 69°F, normal for this time of year.
So mark your calendar for Monday the 14th afternoon – that’s the best bet. The big Sunday swell is for experts only. Everything else is a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 129 | 3738 | 1907 | 932 | 276 | 368 | 819 | 333 | 428 | 925 | 283 | 238 | 169 | 110 | 136 | 362 | 199 | 164 | 770 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:52AM1.19m | 1:34PM1.27m | 1:52AM1.36m | 2:19PM1.48m | 2:34AM1.50m | 2:56PM1.65m | 3:09AM1.62m | 3:30PM1.78m | 3:42AM1.68m | 4:00PM1.84m | 4:12AM1.71m | 4:30PM1.85m | 4:41AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.63m | 7:16AM0.50m | 7:44PM0.45m | 8:05AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.28m | 8:42AM0.16m | 9:06PM0.14m | 9:14AM0.04m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:45AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.00m | 10:14AM-0.05m | 10:38PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 171 | 5949 | 3738 | 1907 | 932 | 153 | 156 | 370 | 65 | 35 | 466 | 283 | 238 | 169 | 110 | 89 | 186 | 183 | 164 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 170 | 129 | — | — | — | 218 | 43 | 51 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 21 | 14 | 221 | 306 | 79 | 110 | 79 | 76 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SE 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 870 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 27 | 59 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 42 | 138 | 67 | 57 | 48 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 200 | 148 | 220 | 276 | 368 | 819 | 333 | 428 | 925 | 21 | 30 | 52 | 77 | 136 | 362 | 199 | 103 | 770 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 182 | 216 | 326 | 371 | 259 | 484 | 216 | 259 | 473 | 0 | 48 | 19 | 67 | 111 | 218 | 165 | 209 | 216 | 710 |
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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).
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