Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.8
NE
6
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
54
42
34
49
35
35
47
37
26
26
40
41
41
204
198
243
91
74
55
46
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NW
0
E
10
NE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NE
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
10
ENE
15
NE
5
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
5
N
20
SW
0
WNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:57PM1.35m
9:11AM1.13m
10:02PM1.28m
10:28AM1.08m
11:13PM1.25m
11:50AM1.08m
00:20AM1.25m
12:58PM1.13m
1:16AM1.29m
1:51PM1.20m
2:03AM1.34m
2:34PM1.27m
2:44AM1.40m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.40m
3:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.49m
4:27AM0.60m
4:26PM0.56m
5:43AM0.59m
5:43PM0.58m
6:48AM0.54m
6:51PM0.56m
7:40AM0.47m
7:45PM0.50m
8:22AM0.40m
8:30PM0.44m
8:59AM0.33m
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
23
22
23
24
20
26
27
23
21
20
19
22
23
21
24
26
20
24
22
21
22
Feels °C
21
21
23
22
18
24
25
21
20
19
21
22
23
22
23
23
19
20
21
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
1
E
7
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
63
54
534
763
737
441
435
297
172
169
140
283
258
163
94
412
151
581
530
362
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
94
191
42
34
22
35
35
47
37
26
19
16
41
41
99
56
635
91
74
55
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
18
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
SE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
45
53
18
24
12
3
18
51
26
40
13
6
121
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
S
4
0.6
SE
4
0.8
NE
4
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
5
1.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
188
49
5
7
17
13
12
18
204
198
243
31
278
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
2
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
116
0
0
116
0
3
63
0
111
19
0
116
216
0
94
116
0
111
0
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
8
8
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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