Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tue 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 6 | E 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 49 | 48 | 524 | 1584 | 1771 | 1655 | 1336 | 1026 | 583 | 543 | 673 | 668 | 582 | 572 | 458 | 363 | 424 | 333 | 154 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:03AM1.48m | 5:30PM1.41m | 5:36AM1.43m | 6:06PM1.38m | 6:11AM1.37m | 6:47PM1.34m | 6:50AM1.30m | 7:34PM1.30m | 7:40AM1.23m | 8:32PM1.29m | 8:44AM1.17m | 9:40PM1.29m | 10:04AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.24m | 11:29PM0.36m | 11:51AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.42m | 12:28PM0.33m | 00:49AM0.48m | 1:10PM0.38m | 1:41AM0.54m | 1:59PM0.43m | 2:46AM0.57m | 3:00PM0.47m | 4:04AM0.56m | 4:11PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
5:05 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
36 | 25 | 81 | 524 | 1584 | 1771 | 1655 | 1336 | 1026 | 752 | 543 | 673 | 668 | 582 | 572 | 458 | 363 | 424 | 333 | 154 | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 12 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
31 | 34 | 48 | 82 | 48 | 43 | 78 | 40 | 46 | 583 | 372 | 308 | 146 | 209 | 138 | 68 | 49 | 19 | 52 | 44 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 13 | S 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | ENE 7 | — |
14 | 33 | 14 | 118 | 451 | 55 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 96 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 8 | 18 | 29 | 10 | 21 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | NE 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
11 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 977 | 1347 | 1261 | — | 21 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 3 | 143 | 452 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 216 | 82 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 218 | 662 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 48 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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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.











