Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
19.6°C
1.1° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 126mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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(10 max)
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0
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1
2
1
1
2
1
4
0
0
3
0
0
1
1
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
10
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
E
10
2.4
ESE
9
2.4
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
E
9
1.8
E
9
2
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
321
492
900
919
757
796
588
517
568
309
266
359
294
245
516
634
790
311
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
NE
5
NE
15
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
10
N
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
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on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
6:23AM1.30m
6:36PM1.29m
6:48AM1.15m
7:03PM1.13m
7:22AM1.00m
7:54PM0.98m
12:11PM0.92m
00:36AM1.00m
1:25PM1.09m
1:28AM1.15m
1:54PM1.26m
1:59AM1.30m
Low Tide
00:21AM0.37m
12:26PM0.43m
00:48AM0.51m
12:53PM0.58m
1:25AM0.66m
1:33PM0.74m
3:35AM0.78m
6:19PM0.81m
7:05AM0.67m
7:28PM0.65m
7:39AM0.51m
7:58PM0.50m
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 mm
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24
29
37
12
6
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2
Temp °C
17
16
15
15
16
15
17
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26
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Feels °C
14
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23
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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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