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Mbotyi Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 25 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 1.2m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SW 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
74 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 36 | 90 | 142 | 93 | 142 | 199 | 253 | 162 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 00:22AM1.34m | 12:49PM1.19m | 1:10AM1.40m | 1:35PM1.27m | 1:49AM1.46m | 2:14PM1.34m | 2:24AM1.50m | 2:48PM1.39m | 2:57AM1.52m | 3:20PM1.43m | 3:29AM1.54m | 3:52PM1.46m | 4:01AM1.53m | 4:23PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:49AM0.49m | 6:45PM0.46m | 7:32AM0.40m | 7:30PM0.41m | 8:08AM0.33m | 8:09PM0.36m | 8:40AM0.27m | 8:44PM0.31m | 9:11AM0.23m | 9:17PM0.28m | 9:41AM0.20m | 9:49PM0.27m | 10:12AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 26 |
19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | E 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 29 | 348 | 158 | 19 | 36 | 57 | 28 | 23 | 261 | 334 | 595 | 499 | 461 | 90 | 142 | 93 | 115 | 108 | 152 | 84 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 54 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 66 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 36 | 330 | 239 | 225 | 147 | 53 | 175 | 288 | 191 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 102 | 34 | 21 | 37 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 152 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | 64 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | E 6 | — | SW 3 | S 3 | — | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 74 | — | — | 32 | — | 20 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 142 | 199 | 253 | 162 | 209 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 210 | 216 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 111 | 109 | 165 | 3 | 36 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 216 | 0 | 25 | 294 |
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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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