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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.5° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
9
0.7
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8
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8
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6
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
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10
0.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
1.6
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7
1.9
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8
1.7
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8
1.7
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9
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9
1.5
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10
1.9
SSE
9
1.6
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9
1.4
SSE
10
1.7
ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
66
74
80
58
70
51
306
85
30
272
443
401
421
390
407
561
408
349
255
Wind (km/h)
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S
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
N
25
SSW
25
SW
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SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
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10
SSW
10
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ENE
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NNE
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High Tide
2:44PM1.58m
2:53AM1.56m
3:10PM1.71m
3:21AM1.65m
3:37PM1.81m
3:49AM1.70m
4:05PM1.86m
4:18AM1.71m
4:34PM1.86m
4:49AM1.68m
5:05PM1.79m
5:20AM1.61m
5:38PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:51PM0.20m
8:56AM0.10m
9:18PM0.08m
9:23AM0.01m
9:46PM0.00m
9:51AM-0.04m
10:15PM-0.04m
10:20AM-0.05m
10:45PM-0.02m
10:50AM-0.01m
11:16PM0.04m
11:23AM0.08m
11:50PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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