Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.5° C
0.6° 

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
5
1.1
S
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.9
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.9
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.1
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9
2
SE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
2.2
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
3
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
94
269
588
356
455
370
294
567
766
705
585
343
422
490
442
967
1081
1496
2440
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
SSW
25
SE
20
S
5
WSW
0
WNW
5
W
15
W
20
SW
15
SSW
10
W
10
W
0
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5
NNW
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
3:07PM1.33m
3:14AM1.43m
3:39PM1.44m
3:44AM1.51m
4:08PM1.53m
4:13AM1.57m
4:37PM1.61m
4:41AM1.61m
5:05PM1.66m
5:09AM1.61m
5:33PM1.68m
5:38AM1.59m
6:02PM1.67m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.40m
9:26AM0.26m
9:38PM0.31m
9:55AM0.17m
10:08PM0.24m
10:23AM0.10m
10:38PM0.20m
10:50AM0.06m
11:07PM0.17m
11:17AM0.05m
11:37PM0.17m
11:45AM0.07m
00:09AM0.20m
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5:22
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5:25
 mm
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Temp °C
21
20
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Feels °C
18
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12
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15
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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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