Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 7 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.2° 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,605 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SSE 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 (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
3
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
3
2
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
1.2
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
SE
9
1.6
SSW
6
0.2
E
10
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.9
S
14
2.2
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3542
1766
1280
923
594
357
224
147
98
135
69
49
33
22
172
8
1862
1682
1189
1463
2325
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
5
NNW
5
E
10
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
NE
5
NW
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
S
10
SSE
Wind State
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:00AM1.48m
6:30PM1.51m
6:34AM1.42m
7:07PM1.48m
7:12AM1.35m
7:49PM1.44m
7:59AM1.27m
8:40PM1.39m
9:00AM1.18m
9:46PM1.34m
10:23AM1.12m
11:11PM1.33m
11:59AM1.14m
Low Tide
11:58PM0.31m
12:12PM0.19m
00:34AM0.35m
12:45PM0.23m
1:15AM0.39m
1:23PM0.29m
2:02AM0.44m
2:09PM0.37m
3:02AM0.49m
3:07PM0.45m
4:18AM0.52m
4:26PM0.50m
5:47AM0.50m
5:57PM0.49m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<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>
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
2
2
Temp °C
17
20
20
17
21
23
18
23
24
20
26
27
22
24
21
19
19
19
18
18
17
Feels °C
16
18
17
15
18
18
16
20
21
17
23
23
19
19
17
16
18
17
19
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.9
S
14
2.2
S
15
Energy kJ
3542
1766
1280
923
594
357
224
147
98
79
69
49
129
118
123
211
1862
1682
1189
1463
2325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
72
69
66
63
31
41
25
25
28
37
144
140
33
20
9
8
25
16
16
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
71
68
6
31
41
40
39
21
20
38
46
45
21
22
13
12
7
3
8
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.8
ENE
4
1.3
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
8
Energy kJ
3
21
115
59
135
172
459
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
3
0
0
0
116
216
0
0
116
0
0
25
0
82
532
67
19
67
0
67
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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