Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with 2,150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright Rusty, switchin’ to feet and miles for the lads who think that way.
We’re looking at Mbotyi, and it’s a story of waiting for the right moment. To start, on Sunday the 2nd, a solid 10-foot ESE swell rolls in with a 12-second period and glassy 5 km/h south wind. The water’s at 71°, about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year - nice and mild. That wave energy is a hefty 2165. But the note says this swell is too big for this break. It’s a day for the brave and highly skilled only. If you’re a local charger, the afternoon glass-off might be your shot as it drops to 8ft. Wave energy at 1926.
Monday the 3rd starts with 7ft ESE, still glassy, but that energy drops to 1116. Still for experienced surfers only. The afternoon brings a light ENE cross-shore wind and the swell drops to 6ft – the quality starts fading.
Then we hit a lull. Tuesday the 4th through Saturday the 8th is pretty flat. Swell drops below 5ft, winds get messy cross-shore, and the energy levels fall under 600. Not worth the wetty.
But here’s the next highlight. Monday the 10th. A massive 12ft S swell with a 14-second period. That’s very long period groundswell, meaning a lot of energy (5171). The wind is glassy in the morning. The forecast again says it’s too big for this break. This is a day for absolute legends. The afternoon picks up a cross-shore wind. It’s on the cards, but it’s a big, dangerous one.
The rest of the second week, from Tuesday the 11th onwards, is pretty small. Swell under 4ft, mostly cross-shore winds, and choppy conditions. Energy figures are in the hundreds and low thousands, nothing to get excited about.
The Standout: The best bet for a skilled, clean session is Sunday afternoon the 2nd. The other big day is Monday the 10th, but only if you’re a confident, experienced surfer who knows the break. Otherwise, this outlook is a waiting game.
Rusty, signing out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2150 | 1913 | 1435 | 1100 | 720 | 537 | 543 | 380 | 384 | 192 | 251 | 177 | 121 | 118 | 89 | 81 | 81 | 184 | 304 | 254 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.67m | 6:08AM1.53m | 6:33PM1.62m | 6:42AM1.44m | 7:09PM1.54m | 7:20AM1.33m | 7:52PM1.43m | 8:09AM1.20m | 8:53PM1.30m | 9:31AM1.07m | 10:38PM1.20m | 11:50AM1.06m | 00:37AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:09AM0.20m | 12:15PM0.12m | 00:43AM0.26m | 12:48PM0.21m | 1:22AM0.34m | 1:27PM0.32m | 2:12AM0.46m | 2:18PM0.45m | 3:25AM0.57m | 3:42PM0.58m | 5:24AM0.60m | 5:53PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 6 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 2150 | 1913 | 1435 | 1100 | 720 | 537 | 543 | 380 | 384 | 192 | 251 | 177 | 85 | 118 | 482 | 219 | 172 | 119 | 304 | 254 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 6 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | E 10 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 37 | 33 | 30 | 64 | 84 | 69 | 40 | 37 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 148 | 121 | 245 | 89 | 81 | 81 | 334 | 257 | 175 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | NE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 284 | 7 | 38 | 119 | 171 | — | — | 120 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | E 3 | NE 6 | — | S 4 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 25 | 75 | — | 67 | 8 | 155 | 39 | — | 7 | 5 | 184 | — | 9 | 2420 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 116 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 82 | 111 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 216 | 0 | 172 | 372 | 770 |
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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).
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