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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.4°C
0.4° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with ESE 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 (Nov 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 2nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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8
0.9
E
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SSW
6
0.9
S
6
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ESE
6
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10
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6
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ESE
6
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1.8
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8
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0.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
98
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49
160
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87
130
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216
315
993
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71
186
48
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
SW
15
NE
25
ENE
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NNE
20
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NE
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NE
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ENE
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SW
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S
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:49AM1.22m
8:19PM1.12m
9:45AM1.16m
10:30PM1.06m
11:36AM1.24m
00:08AM1.14m
12:41PM1.38m
1:06AM1.26m
1:26PM1.50m
1:47AM1.37m
2:02PM1.59m
2:22AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:19AM0.45m
2:03PM0.60m
2:46AM0.57m
4:17PM0.67m
4:47AM0.58m
6:08PM0.57m
6:12AM0.49m
7:06PM0.43m
7:05AM0.38m
7:46PM0.31m
7:45AM0.29m
8:19PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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