Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 4,695 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet start to the forecast for Mbotyi. The first few days are a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for until we get to the end of the month. There’s a clear gap of several days with no real surf on offer.
Monday the 24th sees tiny, weak 3ft SSE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a paltry 79. That’s barely a ripple. By Tuesday it’s even smaller, dropping to 0.7ft. The wind is messy, so don’t bother.
The first real hint of something happens late on Thursday the 28th, but it’s still marginal. On Friday the 28th, we’ve got a 7ft ENE swell running, but the cross-shore wind is chopping it up. The combined energy jumps to 1845, showing there’s some power in the water, but it’s not clean.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 29th morning. This is the one to circle. The swell is a solid 10ft out of the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 2149 – that’s a lot of juice. The wind is cross-shore though, so it won’t be perfect, but the forecast says it’s the best of the bunch. At 10ft, Mbotyi is going to be big and heavy, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the beach for this one.
After that, the swell drops back, and we get a few more days of marginal, choppy conditions. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore for most of it.
Looking further out, there’s another promising window on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell is 6ft from the ENE, period 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, with 0 mph wind. That’s a treat. The combined energy is 867, so a solid moderate swell. That morning session will be clean and lined up, perfect for intermediates. The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, so nothing dramatic.
That Thursday morning is the other real highlight. After that, it gets messy again with strong winds and lumpy surf through the first week of September.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Saturday the 29th of August morning for the big stuff, and Thursday the 3rd of September morning for clean, fun waves. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 18 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 79 | 75 | 44 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 86 | 332 | 637 | 1699 | 812 | 950 | 1042 | 1272 | 820 | 1689 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53AM1.19m | 2:23PM1.23m | 2:27AM1.32m | 2:52PM1.38m | 2:56AM1.45m | 3:18PM1.52m | 3:23AM1.55m | 3:43PM1.64m | 3:50AM1.63m | 4:09PM1.73m | 4:17AM1.68m | 4:36PM1.79m | 4:44AM1.69m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM0.50m | 8:22PM0.50m | 8:40AM0.36m | 8:52PM0.37m | 9:05AM0.23m | 9:19PM0.25m | 9:30AM0.11m | 9:47PM0.15m | 9:55AM0.03m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:21AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 192 | 79 | 75 | 366 | 833 | 1479 | 1003 | 1649 | 3609 | 2831 | 1327 | 892 | 773 | 451 | 451 | 517 | 597 | 177 | 831 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 |
| kJ | 265 | 100 | 81 | 44 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 197 | 613 | 496 | 409 | 472 | 280 | 7 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | S 16 | — | — | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 24 | 33 | 13 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 179 | — | — | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | 332 | 637 | 1699 | 812 | 950 | 1042 | 1272 | 820 | 1689 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 67 | 3 | 19 | 130 | 216 | 484 | 504 | 186 | 116 | 710 | 0 | 338 | 484 | 206 |
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