Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.8° C
0.8° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Mbotyi.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start but the second half of this 16-day run is where the magic looks like it could happen. There’s a pretty decent gap of poor conditions from Saturday afternoon all the way through to Tuesday with rain and messy winds, so don’t bother paddling out then. But patience is going to pay off.

Saturday morning is the first real window. It’s glassy, with a clean 5ft swell from the SSE (9 seconds). The combined energy is moderate at 400, and with that light glassy look, it’ll be a nice way to ease in. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun for intermediates.

Then we hit a rough patch. Sunday through Tuesday sees mostly poor surf with wind and rain. The swell jumps to 7ft on Tuesday but it’s onshore with light rain and a period of only 8 seconds – messy and not worth your time. Energy is moderate (735) but the quality is gone.

Things clean up again Wednesday morning (29 July). A cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, 4ft from the SE at 8 seconds. It’s clean, though modest. Combined energy at 286, so nothing too powerful, but rideable.

Thursday morning (30 July) is a standout. Glassy as it gets – no wind. You’ve got 6ft from the ESE at 9 seconds, energy at 497. That’s a solid moderate push. This is the first real sweet spot for a clean, cruisy session.

Now here’s the one I’d circle on the calendar. Friday morning (31 July): A clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, 7ft of groundswell from the SE at 10 seconds. Combined energy is 971 – that’s strong. The swell is pushing but the wind keeps the face clean. This is the best of the first week. It’s solid intermediate territory, maybe a little much for beginners since it’s over 5ft.

Saturday (1 August) gets bigger – 8ft from the ESE at 11 seconds – but the NE wind is cross and fresh. Energy is very strong (1663), but the quality is marginal. This is big, but the wind will chop it up. For experienced surfers only.

Sunday (2 August) is the real highlight of the whole forecast. Glassy both morning and afternoon. 8ft from the ESE at a very long 12 seconds. Energy is 1549 – strong to very strong. This is excellent, powerful groundswell, glassy perfection. For experienced surfers only at that size. This will be absolutely pumping, especially if you can get it at the right tide. The period is long, so this swell will hold its shape well and offer some proper open-face waves. Crowds are possible at Mbotyi, so get there early.

After that, the swell eases a bit through the week. Monday (3 August) is still 7ft at 11 seconds but with crosswind. Tuesday (4 August) morning is glassy again, 6ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, energy 839 – very good, clean, and more manageable. That’s a great option for intermediates.

The final few days drop off into smaller, cleaner conditions. Friday (7 August) morning is glassy, 4ft from the E at 10 seconds, energy 423. A nice small-wave glass-off to finish the run.

So to sum it up: the standout is Sunday 2 August – big, clean, powerful groundswell, glassy, and absolutely firing for those who can handle it. Friday 31 July and Tuesday 4 August mornings are also strong clean options. The rest is a mix of small clean windows or messy onshore stuff. Don’t waste your time in that middle gap – sit tight for the big glassy day.

Water temps are about average for the time of year at Mbotyi. No major anomaly to report, so no surprises there.

Stay keen, stay patient.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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2
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0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
1.5
NE
7
0.8
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
1.4
S
7
2.2
S
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
436
398
387
266
176
91
192
72
21
212
708
424
352
169
418
514
497
604
739
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
E
10
NNW
10
ENE
25
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
30
SSW
10
S
15
SE
15
SSE
0
W
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
0
SE
10
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
00:57AM1.14m
1:45PM1.10m
1:58AM1.23m
2:31PM1.22m
2:39AM1.33m
3:07PM1.33m
3:14AM1.43m
3:39PM1.44m
3:44AM1.51m
4:08PM1.53m
4:13AM1.57m
4:37PM1.61m
4:41AM1.61m
Low Tide
7:29AM0.59m
7:40PM0.60m
8:19AM0.48m
8:28PM0.50m
8:55AM0.37m
9:05PM0.40m
9:26AM0.26m
9:38PM0.31m
9:55AM0.17m
10:08PM0.24m
10:23AM0.10m
10:38PM0.20m
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light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
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6:54
6:52
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6:50
6:50
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5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
 mm
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11
3
17
15
2
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
15
20
22
16
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Feels °C
14
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15
13
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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.

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