Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 605 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Jun 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) 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 1.6m 17s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
1
NE
7
0.5
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.8
S
5
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.9
E
8
1
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
85
24
73
35
24
31
38
29
90
50
223
215
63
59
31
47
74
76
74
80
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNW
5
N
15
NE
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
N
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
0
N
5
NW
5
NE
10
NE
5
WNW
0
E
10
NE
10
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:02PM1.28m
10:28AM1.08m
11:13PM1.25m
11:50AM1.08m
00:20AM1.25m
12:58PM1.13m
1:16AM1.29m
1:51PM1.20m
2:03AM1.34m
2:34PM1.27m
2:44AM1.40m
3:11PM1.34m
3:20AM1.45m
Low Tide
3:16PM0.49m
4:27AM0.60m
4:26PM0.56m
5:43AM0.59m
5:43PM0.58m
6:48AM0.54m
6:51PM0.56m
7:40AM0.47m
7:45PM0.50m
8:22AM0.40m
8:30PM0.44m
8:59AM0.33m
9:08PM0.37m
9:34AM0.27m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
25
21
26
27
24
20
20
19
21
22
20
25
22
20
24
25
21
25
26
22
21
Feels °C
23
19
25
25
22
18
18
20
20
20
22
24
21
20
23
24
20
24
24
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
5
1.1
E
7
1.2
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
763
737
441
435
297
175
175
421
154
90
25
127
808
1324
978
656
413
273
219
738
954
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
34
23
24
51
35
24
24
28
19
318
180
116
136
63
59
31
47
74
76
74
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
11
0.3
SW
17
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
23
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
24
12
7
4
2
47
38
29
28
176
2
8
4
105
106
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.6
E
4
1
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
0.8
NE
4
Energy kJ
85
73
16
15
31
12
50
223
215
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
4
1
4
Distance (km)
36
0
3
73
0
111
19
0
216
216
0
25
0
0
0
84
0
0
206
0
111
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
9
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
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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