Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.3° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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2
2
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
1.2
SSE
7
1.5
SE
7
2.3
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.7
S
12
2.3
S
16
2.2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
148
216
609
377
429
540
533
502
484
504
459
400
394
331
188
156
162
814
2609
1902
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
E
5
NNW
5
S
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
W
20
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
25
NE
25
NNE
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
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glassy
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glassy
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:21PM1.37m
2:42AM1.56m
3:13PM1.51m
3:30AM1.63m
3:59PM1.62m
4:14AM1.67m
4:42PM1.70m
4:55AM1.66m
5:23PM1.72m
5:33AM1.62m
6:02PM1.70m
6:10AM1.54m
6:40PM1.63m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.30m
8:23PM0.30m
9:00AM0.18m
9:16PM0.20m
9:45AM0.09m
10:04PM0.13m
10:26AM0.03m
10:48PM0.11m
11:05AM0.01m
11:30PM0.13m
11:41AM0.03m
00:09AM0.19m
12:17PM0.10m
00:48AM0.28m
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5:13
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5:16
 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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17
14
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12
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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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