Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 May 2026 SAST
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Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (May 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
!
4
2
3
1
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
1
ESE
11
1.1
SSE
17
2.4
SSE
14
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.4
S
9
0.7
ENE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1215
651
234
627
2285
3627
1760
1187
617
260
167
339
81
60
39
19
16
25
6
15
5
Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
W
35
W
25
WSW
20
SSW
5
NW
5
NE
20
NE
15
N
5
NE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
NE
10
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:45PM1.22m
6:52AM1.21m
7:43PM1.14m
7:54AM1.11m
9:17PM1.11m
9:41AM1.06m
11:00PM1.17m
11:26AM1.11m
00:08AM1.31m
12:32PM1.22m
00:57AM1.46m
1:21PM1.34m
1:40AM1.60m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.42m
00:46AM0.56m
1:19PM0.51m
1:48AM0.66m
2:30PM0.59m
3:33AM0.71m
4:09PM0.60m
5:21AM0.64m
5:32PM0.53m
6:28AM0.50m
6:30PM0.42m
7:17AM0.34m
7:18PM0.30m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
Temp °C
23
23
20
21
23
18
22
23
18
28
27
23
24
26
20
28
29
23
20
20
20
15
15
13
15
17
16
20
20
15
26
25
21
22
24
18
24
25
21
18
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
3
SSW
12
3
S
12
2.4
SSE
14
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
E
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.4
SSW
12
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1215
651
2647
2470
2285
3627
1760
1187
617
260
138
197
512
493
752
643
755
1155
2297
2136
1086
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
12
1
ESE
11
1.1
SSE
17
2.4
S
12
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
5
0.7
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
6
244
234
627
1589
28
26
23
12
51
167
27
81
24
39
19
16
25
5
15
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
SE
20
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
S
9
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
8
7
99
80
54
46
10
30
25
33
19
63
40
60
37
11
13
5
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1.9
SSW
9
0.4
WNW
4
4
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
S
9
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
WNW
4
3.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
187
562
6
3733
1957
12
23
111
339
2
17
13
4337
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
3
1
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
130
182
168
142
82
3
0
216
0
25
0
0
0
57
0
3
3
3
165
19
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
9
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
6
6
6
5
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
9
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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