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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
22.0°C
0.6° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 1,098 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with S 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 (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 29th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Swell
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1098
546
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108
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSW
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SE
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NE
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WSW
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ESE
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W
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E
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High Tide
1:48AM1.38m
2:03PM1.59m
2:20AM1.50m
2:33PM1.72m
2:51AM1.60m
3:05PM1.81m
3:24AM1.66m
3:38PM1.85m
3:57AM1.68m
4:12PM1.83m
4:32AM1.66m
4:48PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.35m
7:46AM0.28m
8:16PM0.20m
8:18AM0.16m
8:47PM0.08m
8:50AM0.06m
9:18PM-0.01m
9:23AM0.00m
9:51PM-0.04m
9:57AM-0.01m
10:25PM-0.02m
10:34AM0.03m
11:01PM0.05m
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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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