Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 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
23.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mbotyi this week:

The surf forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 4th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 4th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
1.4
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.6
S
1.1
NE
0.7
E
0.7
ENE
1.2
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)101110131111101010966685676557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36345147712566434592642021538315666714757364981332317
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
S
5
WSW
15
E
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
E
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
ENE
20
NE
5
NW
10
SSE
25
WSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
E
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
1.71
2:51AM
1.55
3:08PM
1.75
3:34AM
1.61
3:51PM
1.75
4:17AM
1.63
4:34PM
1.70
5:01AM
1.62
5:16PM
1.61
5:45AM
1.56
5:58PM
1.49
6:32AM
1.48
6:42PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:03AM
0.19
8:42PM
0.08
8:50AM
0.11
9:24PM
0.03
9:35AM
0.08
10:05PM
0.02
10:20AM
0.09
10:46PM
0.05
11:05AM
0.15
11:28PM
0.11
11:50AM
0.25
12:10AM
0.20
12:38PM
0.38
12:54AM
0.30
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--4:48--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57-
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
--1-----2-112---321--
Temp. °C212119222219292522232320192221262622222322
Feels °C (?)191918201917292422212121192120272724252324
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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 12 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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