Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 7 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
22.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,511 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 16th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 17th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.3
NE
6
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.4
SSW
6
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.8
E
11
1
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
S
8
0.6
S
14
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SE
8
1.2
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
80
97
120
119
119
78
137
82
127
149
198
47
28
161
153
109
37
147
108
45
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
5
ENE
10
NE
10
W
5
W
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
25
NE
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
W
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
High Tide
11:26AM1.17m
00:00AM1.42m
12:36PM1.24m
1:00AM1.51m
1:34PM1.34m
1:54AM1.59m
2:26PM1.44m
2:45AM1.66m
3:14PM1.53m
3:32AM1.69m
4:01PM1.59m
4:18AM1.68m
4:47PM1.62m
Low Tide
5:25PM0.46m
6:28AM0.40m
6:31PM0.39m
7:25AM0.29m
7:31PM0.30m
8:16AM0.19m
8:24PM0.21m
9:03AM0.12m
9:15PM0.15m
9:48AM0.07m
10:04PM0.12m
10:32AM0.06m
10:51PM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
 mm
1
1
2
Temp °C
21
22
18
24
25
21
26
24
20
18
21
18
18
19
17
17
17
16
17
18
17
Feels °C
20
19
17
23
24
19
24
20
17
17
18
17
13
15
16
15
15
13
16
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
1.9
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSE
8
1.2
SSW
12
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
7
1.1
SSE
7
1
S
9
Energy kJ
108
80
206
119
119
119
78
57
983
431
177
1138
1849
1174
454
122
406
300
147
108
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.8
E
11
1
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
S
8
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
0.7
SE
7
Energy kJ
66
125
33
94
90
82
47
27
82
127
149
198
47
28
161
269
109
250
180
240
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
S
14
0.3
E
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5
2
56
52
76
9
10
8
6
165
26
153
13
37
45
1
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.7
ENE
4
1.3
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.2
WSW
3
1.4
SSW
6
0.4
NE
7
0.9
ENE
4
1
SSW
5
3
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
3
2.2
SSW
8
1.5
S
7
Energy kJ
3
15
97
120
70
1
137
12
30
42
3256
7
539
238
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
4
1
3
2
4
3
1
2
Distance (km)
206
216
0
0
89
0
0
165
0
116
259
67
472
111
0
19
165
3
19
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
1
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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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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