Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 14 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
23.6° C
(Which is normal 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 (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
3
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
1.7
S
12
2.1
S
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
0.3
ENE
8
1.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.7
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.9
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.5
SSE
13
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
9
1.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
564
814
0
0
0
13
1003
574
403
271
195
311
264
352
109
88
93
87
81
104
468
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
S
10
SW
10
N
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
S
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
2:04PM1.46m
2:20AM1.71m
2:45PM1.55m
3:01AM1.78m
3:25PM1.61m
3:42AM1.80m
4:06PM1.64m
4:23AM1.76m
4:48PM1.62m
5:05AM1.67m
5:32PM1.56m
5:50AM1.54m
6:21PM1.47m
6:38AM1.40m
Low Tide
8:01PM0.19m
8:38AM0.09m
8:43PM0.10m
9:18AM0.02m
9:25PM0.05m
9:57AM0.00m
10:07PM0.05m
10:37AM0.03m
10:51PM0.10m
11:19AM0.10m
11:37PM0.20m
12:03PM0.20m
00:28AM0.33m
12:52PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
1
Temp °C
20
17
21
21
19
20
20
20
24
26
20
27
27
22
22
21
20
21
21
18
20
17
16
19
19
19
20
19
19
22
22
19
25
26
21
21
20
20
19
19
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
1.7
S
12
2.1
S
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
ENE
7
1
S
13
1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
8
1.2
SSW
9
1.6
S
10
1.5
S
10
Energy kJ
564
814
2209
2687
2252
1288
1003
574
403
271
64
311
97
155
109
88
88
86
238
541
468
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
12
0.2
E
8
1.6
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
S
15
0.8
S
11
0.9
E
7
0.9
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
365
5
1298
13
19
32
14
109
154
74
264
129
57
73
93
87
80
104
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SE
7
0.7
S
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
5
5
19
8
8
12
195
7
7
25
42
32
7
49
81
51
106
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NNE
3
0.7
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
1
S
6
1.9
SSW
9
Energy kJ
16
8
19
108
137
186
352
1
11
12
78
548
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
Distance (km)
165
0
111
19
3
82
216
0
216
259
0
0
89
0
67
19
0
111
19
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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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