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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
22.1°C
0.7° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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E
9
0.7
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9
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9
2.1
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9
1.6
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8
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8
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10
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9
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10
1.7
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13
1.6
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12
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10
1.9
NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
76
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41
686
360
286
192
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79
62
74
55
30
23
495
1273
702
190
296
Wind (km/h)
15
E
0
SSE
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
SE
25
NE
15
N
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
15
S
15
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15
WSW
20
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20
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5
ESE
20
NE
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15
NNE
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glassy
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High Tide
7:33PM1.02m
10:07AM0.97m
11:02PM0.98m
12:18PM1.10m
00:31AM1.10m
1:01PM1.26m
1:14AM1.24m
1:33PM1.43m
1:48AM1.38m
2:03PM1.59m
2:20AM1.50m
2:33PM1.72m
2:51AM1.60m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.71m
4:31PM0.80m
5:30AM0.68m
6:32PM0.67m
6:36AM0.55m
7:13PM0.51m
7:14AM0.41m
7:45PM0.35m
7:46AM0.28m
8:16PM0.20m
8:18AM0.16m
8:47PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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