Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
22.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Thursday (May 07) 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 2.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
11
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.8
SSW
5
2.3
S
12
2.4
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
2.3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
911
403
65
36
72
129
81
81
404
307
191
142
170
69
62
30
27
1398
1491
1361
1494
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NW
10
SW
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
E
10
ESE
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
20
SW
5
NE
20
WSW
15
SW
5
SE
15
ENE
10
WNW
20
W
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:12PM1.52m
3:23AM1.67m
3:40PM1.55m
3:50AM1.67m
4:07PM1.55m
4:17AM1.63m
4:35PM1.53m
4:44AM1.57m
5:02PM1.48m
5:11AM1.50m
5:32PM1.40m
5:40AM1.41m
6:04PM1.31m
6:12AM1.31m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.17m
9:34AM0.11m
9:38PM0.15m
10:00AM0.11m
10:06PM0.16m
10:27AM0.13m
10:34PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.25m
11:32PM0.35m
11:54AM0.33m
00:05AM0.45m
12:31PM0.42m
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
6
1
9
6
2
Temp °C
22
18
22
22
19
26
25
20
26
28
22
32
34
22
21
23
20
21
22
18
25
21
18
21
21
19
25
24
21
24
26
22
31
34
19
23
23
20
19
18
16
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
11
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
2.3
S
12
2.4
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
2.3
S
12
Energy kJ
911
403
2543
1826
1049
755
762
619
404
307
79
63
99
69
152
147
98
1398
1491
1361
1494
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.4
ENE
8
1.1
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.6
SE
11
Energy kJ
131
375
65
28
7
129
81
81
38
6
191
106
141
212
62
13
12
24
503
451
595
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
E
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
11
152
46
36
7
17
17
15
6
21
107
73
28
12
30
26
3
13
12
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NW
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.7
NE
8
0.3
NE
6
0.4
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
WSW
6
2.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
29
6
11
72
6
6
69
153
142
170
34
27
80
27
1977
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
0
0
19
165
0
19
102
0
216
216
0
89
25
48
19
19
67
0
89
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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