Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.2
S
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.2
ENE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
1
NE
6
0.6
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
SSW
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1103
1273
819
246
209
132
127
53
58
79
80
37
113
158
69
67
64
52
72
204
116
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
5
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
5
S
5
ENE
5
NNW
0
ENE
15
NE
10
N
20
SW
20
SSW
10
W
5
S
5
ESE
5
NW
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:09PM1.51m
7:18AM1.34m
8:01PM1.43m
8:10AM1.23m
8:57PM1.35m
9:11AM1.13m
10:02PM1.28m
10:28AM1.08m
11:13PM1.25m
11:50AM1.08m
00:20AM1.25m
12:58PM1.13m
1:16AM1.29m
1:51PM1.20m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.38m
1:28PM0.30m
2:12AM0.48m
2:18PM0.40m
3:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.49m
4:27AM0.60m
4:26PM0.56m
5:43AM0.59m
5:43PM0.58m
6:48AM0.54m
6:51PM0.56m
7:40AM0.47m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
 mm
Temp °C
19
17
20
22
17
23
24
21
24
24
20
25
26
23
21
21
20
21
20
19
22
Feels °C
15
16
16
17
13
21
22
20
23
23
19
24
24
21
19
19
20
22
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.2
S
9
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
1103
1273
819
246
209
132
71
51
547
625
575
357
353
82
69
54
64
52
72
204
116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
E
7
0.7
SW
15
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
7
7
7
184
68
54
94
144
58
34
20
37
63
246
172
131
37
239
39
25
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
15
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
E
7
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
7
56
31
45
53
18
24
12
7
7
3
84
26
83
53
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
1.1
ENE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
NE
6
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.5
SSW
4
1
SSW
6
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
3
48
139
109
127
79
80
113
158
8
67
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
216
490
0
89
116
0
0
0
0
3
216
0
187
187
0
19
0
0
216
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
6
6
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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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