Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 SAST
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Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. 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 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
4
4
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
15
4
S
14
3
S
13
2.3
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.4
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
15
1.2
S
11
1.6
NE
7
0.6
S
16
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7139
5871
3088
1622
1013
459
181
32
50
183
81
16
38
351
227
174
209
69
44
21
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
W
15
SSW
5
S
5
NW
10
S
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
E
20
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:43PM1.47m
2:55AM1.65m
3:12PM1.52m
3:23AM1.67m
3:40PM1.55m
3:50AM1.67m
4:07PM1.55m
4:17AM1.63m
4:35PM1.53m
4:44AM1.57m
5:02PM1.48m
5:11AM1.50m
5:32PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.21m
8:41PM0.21m
9:08AM0.15m
9:10PM0.17m
9:34AM0.11m
9:38PM0.15m
10:00AM0.11m
10:06PM0.16m
10:27AM0.13m
10:34PM0.20m
10:54AM0.18m
11:02PM0.26m
11:23AM0.25m
11:32PM0.35m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
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6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
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5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
6
2
1
Temp °C
20
20
17
20
22
20
22
22
18
25
24
19
25
27
22
32
35
31
24
26
21
16
17
16
19
20
19
21
20
18
23
22
18
24
25
19
31
35
27
20
20
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
15
4
S
14
3
S
13
2.3
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.4
S
11
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
7139
5871
3088
1622
1013
459
2338
1851
1065
713
681
703
411
351
108
110
110
65
41
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
S
11
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
48
30
28
51
131
375
181
32
16
183
81
15
38
6
191
133
195
69
44
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
31
102
11
152
46
19
6
17
17
16
16
22
174
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.6
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.9
SSW
6
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
21
50
3
26
227
209
272
1710
2022
2353
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
4
4
2
4
4
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
19
165
3
0
0
0
19
3
0
67
109
3
116
216
0
0
0
57
430
884
111
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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