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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.2°C
1.0° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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381
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328
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79
415
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
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30
SW
15
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10
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NNE
20
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10
NNW
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High Tide
3:59PM1.79m
4:13AM1.65m
4:25PM1.74m
4:40AM1.61m
4:51PM1.66m
5:06AM1.53m
5:16PM1.55m
5:31AM1.43m
5:41PM1.42m
5:58AM1.31m
6:07PM1.29m
6:29AM1.18m
6:38PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.02m
10:13AM0.05m
10:34PM0.06m
10:40AM0.11m
10:59PM0.13m
11:06AM0.20m
11:25PM0.22m
11:33AM0.31m
11:52PM0.34m
12:00PM0.44m
00:22AM0.47m
12:32PM0.58m
1:03AM0.60m
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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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