Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 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 slightly warmer than usual)

Mbotyi surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 5th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
4
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.3
S
11
1.9
S
11
2.3
S
11
2.4
SSE
11
2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.5
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
38
37
36
49
48
381
841
1347
1415
1069
793
573
350
350
489
460
458
356
356
703
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
W
10
SSW
5
ESE
25
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
W
25
SW
25
SW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
NE
5
NW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
15
NE
20
NE
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:32AM1.51m
4:56PM1.44m
5:03AM1.48m
5:30PM1.41m
5:36AM1.43m
6:06PM1.38m
6:11AM1.37m
6:47PM1.34m
6:50AM1.30m
7:34PM1.30m
7:40AM1.23m
8:32PM1.29m
8:44AM1.17m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.28m
10:44AM0.21m
10:55PM0.31m
11:17AM0.24m
11:29PM0.36m
11:51AM0.28m
00:06AM0.42m
12:28PM0.33m
00:49AM0.48m
1:10PM0.38m
1:41AM0.54m
1:59PM0.43m
2:46AM0.57m
3:00PM0.47m
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light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:04
2
6
Temp °C
20
27
27
20
21
20
20
18
19
16
18
20
17
20
20
17
19
19
17
20
22
18
25
25
21
21
20
20
17
18
16
13
14
13
18
17
15
17
18
16
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.3
S
11
1.9
S
11
2.3
S
11
2.4
SSE
11
2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
Energy kJ
23
38
37
36
49
48
381
841
1347
1415
1069
793
667
375
277
489
460
458
356
356
703
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.7
E
9
1.5
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.6
E
6
0.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
39
67
56
31
15
9
22
69
98
86
43
78
573
350
350
400
332
192
94
25
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.5
E
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.6
S
8
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
80
10
9
14
66
25
154
101
57
6
42
36
142
136
104
9
7
8
8
49
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SW
5
1
NE
5
1.8
SSW
8
2.1
S
10
2.4
SSW
9
0.6
NE
4
1.1
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
Energy kJ
60
13
5
28
41
468
809
938
8
82
306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
3
19
0
19
3
67
19
0
19
218
662
0
0
187
0
19
67
0
25
206
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
4
1
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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