Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Mbotyi has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag for Mbotyi. We're looking at a lot of days where the wind and the swell just don't line up for a proper paddle session. It's not a total write-off, but you'll have to pick your moments carefully. The first notable stretch of rideable surf doesn't really kick in until the end of the month.
The best bet of the whole run looks to be on Monday morning, the 31st of August. It's not going to be huge, but the conditions are what counts. We've got a glassy 3.3 ft swell rolling in from the east with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is nearly dead calm from the SSE, so the ocean will be like a mirror. The wave energy is on the lighter side at (179), but with that kind of clean surface, you'll be able to make the most of every little bump. The water is sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Just keep in mind, Mbotyi (Eastern Cape) can get a bit busy, and the word "sometimes" for crowds means you might have company.
After that glassy Monday, things get messy again. The wind swings around and we get a couple of days with small, onshore slop. The energy jumps up again on Thursday, the 4th of September, with a 7.5 ft swell from the southeast hitting (740), but the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy and hard to handle. Not great.
Now, if you're an expert looking for a big challenge, hold on for the second week. On Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September, the ocean really fires up. We're talking a massive 11.5 ft swell from the east-southeast with huge combined energy readings of (2876), (4165), and (4113). The swell period is a long 9 to 10 seconds. The file notes that the wind and tide are favorable, but that swell is simply too big for this break. That makes it a solid 'experts only' zone if you're absolutely frothing for a big, powerful, and dangerous wave. If you're a kite surfer, this kind of strong wind and heavy swell combo looks significantly more interesting than it does for a paddle surfer.
Outside of those couple of specific windows, most of the other days are dominated by poor surf conditions and wonky onshore winds, so be prepared for some gap days with nothing on offer.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 539 | 721 | 352 | 230 | 240 | 235 | 168 | 168 | 154 | 254 | 78 | 105 | 90 | 112 | 51 | 37 | 41 | 613 | 686 | 300 | 191 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.79m | 4:44AM1.69m | 5:03PM1.80m | 5:12AM1.66m | 5:31PM1.77m | 5:42AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.69m | 6:14AM1.49m | 6:36PM1.56m | 6:49AM1.35m | 7:17PM1.39m | 7:36AM1.18m | 8:17PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:48AM-0.03m | 11:10PM0.05m | 11:16AM-0.00m | 11:41PM0.09m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:13AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:49AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.33m | 1:34AM0.47m | 1:45PM0.51m | 2:50AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 232 | 139 | 352 | 124 | 240 | 235 | 168 | 168 | 154 | 169 | 78 | 105 | 431 | 474 | 418 | 213 | 41 | 613 | 686 | 300 | 1150 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 4 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | ESE 5 | NE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 64 | 230 | 24 | 68 | 73 | 36 | 8 | 10 | 48 | 194 | 69 | 74 | 51 | 17 | 2 | 457 | 661 | 619 | 191 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | SSW 17 | ENE 10 | S 7 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 24 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 9 | — | — | 52 | — | 37 | — | 172 | 54 | 61 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | NE 8 | — | S 8 | SSW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 539 | 721 | 49 | 206 | 123 | 16 | — | — | 21 | 254 | 62 | 14 | 90 | 112 | 9 | — | 794 | 897 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 218 | 187 | 472 | 111 | 3 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 76 | 25 | 165 | 19 | 218 | 0 | 111 | 165 | 111 | 165 | 1082 | 0 |
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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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