Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.5° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with ENE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 19th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 163mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
ENE
10
2.5
E
11
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.3
S
8
1.1
E
10
1.9
SE
7
2
E
9
3
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
4
ESE
11
3.5
ESE
11
3.5
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.2
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2171
1641
730
575
500
392
353
701
239
405
651
1304
1652
1893
3360
2973
2299
1218
928
602
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
15
WSW
10
NNE
20
NE
5
WNW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
20
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
5
NE
30
NE
30
NE
10
SSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:23PM1.71m
5:34AM1.55m
5:48PM1.58m
5:58AM1.43m
6:12PM1.44m
6:23AM1.30m
6:36PM1.29m
6:48AM1.15m
7:03PM1.13m
7:22AM1.00m
7:54PM0.98m
12:11PM0.92m
00:36AM1.00m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.13m
11:35AM0.15m
11:56PM0.24m
12:01PM0.28m
00:21AM0.37m
12:26PM0.43m
00:48AM0.51m
12:53PM0.58m
1:25AM0.66m
1:33PM0.74m
3:35AM0.78m
6:19PM0.81m
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5:52
5:52
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 mm
2
2
2
11
14
30
44
17
16
50
5
1
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4
Temp °C
25
23
22
24
21
23
19
17
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16
16
16
19
21
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21
23
22
19
Feels °C
20
24
21
23
20
22
14
13
14
14
13
13
13
17
22
21
18
23
22
19
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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.

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