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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.6°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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 890 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with E 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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9
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10
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
164
127
199
108
120
416
404
125
513
809
162
109
112
123
180
66
113
160
125
84
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
E
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
5
NE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
E
10
E
5
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
3:03PM1.76m
3:17AM1.63m
3:31PM1.80m
3:46AM1.66m
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
Low Tide
8:48AM0.09m
9:14PM0.06m
9:17AM0.04m
9:42PM0.02m
9:45AM0.02m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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