Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.0° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 16th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
0
3
0
0
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ESE
9
2.4
SE
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
ESE
10
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
ENE
10
2
ENE
11
1.7
E
12
2.1
ENE
12
2.3
ENE
11
2.1
ENE
11
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
789
885
397
378
173
138
348
284
434
434
622
903
800
1141
1334
997
489
338
518
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
5
NNW
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
5
N
15
SW
10
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:25AM1.62m
3:50PM1.71m
4:02AM1.69m
4:26PM1.80m
4:37AM1.70m
5:00PM1.82m
5:09AM1.67m
5:32PM1.79m
5:40AM1.61m
6:02PM1.70m
6:09AM1.51m
6:31PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.18m
9:35AM0.05m
9:57PM0.09m
10:10AM-0.03m
10:33PM0.04m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:07PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.03m
11:39PM0.10m
11:44AM0.04m
00:09AM0.19m
12:12PM0.15m
00:38AM0.29m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
 mm
7
3
3
1
Temp °C
17
16
17
15
17
18
15
19
21
16
21
23
19
23
25
20
20
21
18
Feels °C
12
14
14
14
15
15
13
15
17
13
19
20
18
21
22
19
19
22
18
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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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