Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Mbotyi has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
We've got a bit of a slow start ahead, but there’s a real standout session coming up that’s worth waiting for. The water temp is sitting at about 71°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Right now, Monday the 6th isn't offering much. The morning has tiny 3ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, and while it's glassy, the energy is weak (187). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That afternoon the wind swings around and messes things up completely. Tuesday the 7th is a write-off with even smaller waves, and from there we slide into a real flat spell. From Wednesday the 8th all the way through to Friday the 10th, we're looking at tiny, weak swell and poor conditions, with combined energy readings dropping below 25. It's a quiet, mushy stretch, so don't bother paddling out.
The first flicker of hope comes on Saturday the 11th. The morning brings a solid 6ft S swell with a long 13-second period, and the energy spikes hard to 1098. The wind is light cross-shore, so it could be okay, but the wave comment says it's marginal. This is a taste of what's coming, but it’s not the main event.
The real standout is Wednesday the 15th. That morning is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 7ft groundswell from the south with a 10-second period and a massive combined energy of 1683. The wind is glassy – dead calm at 0 mph. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a big, powerful swell, so it’s not for the groms or the timid; over 8ft it gets into expert territory, and this is right on the edge of that. The wind will be perfect, making for clean faces. That afternoon the wind picks up a bit and turns cross-shore, making it a bit lumpier, but the morning is prime.
After that peak, the surf fades again. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are messy or small, and the following weekend into the next week looks mostly average with poor conditions and small swell. It’s not completely flat, but nothing worth getting excited about.
So, for the pick of the period: Wednesday the 15th morning at Mbotyi is the clear standout. That 7ft S swell with glassy conditions is a rare treat for the dedicated surfer.
Stay stoked, and I'll catch you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 127 | 198 | 60 | 50 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 96 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 1087 | 148 | 117 | 134 | 115 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:49PM1.44m | 7:59AM1.27m | 8:40PM1.39m | 9:00AM1.18m | 9:46PM1.34m | 10:23AM1.12m | 11:11PM1.33m | 11:59AM1.14m | 00:35AM1.37m | 1:20PM1.24m | 1:45AM1.46m | 2:21PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.29m | 2:02AM0.44m | 2:09PM0.37m | 3:02AM0.49m | 3:07PM0.45m | 4:18AM0.52m | 4:26PM0.50m | 5:47AM0.50m | 5:57PM0.49m | 7:06AM0.41m | 7:18PM0.41m | 8:09AM0.30m | 8:23PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 7 |
| kJ | 153 | 127 | 63 | 38 | 50 | 91 | 136 | 133 | 55 | 905 | 931 | 1379 | 3163 | 2368 | 1452 | 1087 | 750 | 511 | 425 | 565 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 20 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 31 | 20 | 15 | 121 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 49 | 117 | 134 | 115 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 39 | 54 | 100 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 17 | 7 | — | — | 158 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 26 | 198 | — | — | 25 | — | 3 | 96 | — | 1738 | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | — | 24 | 55 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 142 | 373 | 3 | 19 | 67 | 3 | 116 | 216 | 0 | 67 | 19 | 19 |
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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).
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