Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 22nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
326
166
81
104
150
262
297
202
99
232
359
327
220
98
112
184
133
94
69
44
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
S
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
NNE
5
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
W
5
S
10
E
10
N
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:48PM1.62m
5:05AM1.67m
5:32PM1.56m
5:50AM1.54m
6:21PM1.47m
6:38AM1.40m
7:18PM1.37m
7:35AM1.25m
8:29PM1.29m
8:49AM1.14m
9:56PM1.26m
10:23AM1.09m
11:19PM1.28m
Low Tide
10:37AM0.03m
10:51PM0.10m
11:19AM0.10m
11:37PM0.20m
12:03PM0.20m
00:28AM0.33m
12:52PM0.31m
1:27AM0.47m
1:50PM0.42m
2:45AM0.58m
3:04PM0.50m
4:23AM0.62m
4:30PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
18
21
21
20
21
22
18
24
25
19
23
23
21
20
21
18
21
21
19
21
22
19
21
21
22
22
22
18
20
20
17
22
22
20
20
21
19
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
1
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
1
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
E
13
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
6
Energy kJ
210
326
166
188
116
150
262
297
202
99
121
220
146
149
98
112
184
133
94
69
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
39
29
18
81
104
140
129
87
113
58
28
114
98
95
71
41
61
103
89
47
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
138
7
77
18
32
51
59
82
33
65
27
57
59
85
85
49
26
52
44
42
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
4
0.5
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.6
ENE
4
Energy kJ
3
7
31
232
359
327
220
5
9
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
19
0
0
67
67
0
19
216
0
338
338
0
3
0
0
19
19
0
19
165
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
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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