Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SE 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 (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Mbotyi.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days, but there are a couple of windows that will have you scrambling for your wetsuit. The first real action kicks off on Wednesday morning, 22 July, with a clean 4ft swell from the SE, period of 12 seconds, and glassy conditions. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. The combined energy is moderate (461), so there’s some push behind it. This is a solid start, but it’s not the main event.
Things get a bit ordinary through the rest of the week and into the weekend, with a lot of cross-shore wind and small, weak swell. Monday afternoon, 27 July, offers a brief moment of glassy conditions but with only 3ft of swell – barely worth a paddle. There’s a lengthy gap of poor to marginal surf from Thursday 23 July right through to Saturday 1 August.
Then, on Sunday morning, 2 August, we have a real standout. The swell hits 6ft from the E with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy jumps to a strong 653. This is the best on offer in the first week. The break is fairly consistent and exposed to the E, which is close to the optimum direction. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep that in mind.
Now, looking further ahead, Monday 3 August through Wednesday 5 August sees a massive pulse of swell, pushing 10ft to 12ft from the ENE. The wind is favorable, but these waves are too big for this break – really only for experts. The energy readings are through the roof (2875 to 4334), which is very strong, but the size is a problem for most. However, Wednesday afternoon, 5 August, things settle down to a clean 8ft from the E with a glassy wind and a 11-second period. The combined energy is still strong (1388), and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. If you’re good, that’s your second standout.
Thursday morning, 6 August, brings a cleaner 5ft from the E with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon turns to poor conditions again.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Sunday morning, 2 August, for a fun, clean session. For the more experienced crew, Wednesday afternoon, 5 August, is the big, clean groundswell option. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, as always.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 392 | 292 | 205 | 142 | 142 | 108 | 60 | 670 | 404 | 251 | 287 | 155 | 79 | 237 | 349 | 127 | 79 | 40 | 54 | 78 | 470 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:55AM1.08m | 9:41PM1.16m | 10:24AM1.00m | 11:21PM1.11m | 12:28PM1.01m | 00:57AM1.14m | 1:45PM1.10m | 1:58AM1.23m | 2:31PM1.22m | 2:39AM1.33m | 3:07PM1.33m | 3:14AM1.43m | 3:39PM1.44m | 3:44AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.58m | 4:11AM0.67m | 4:22PM0.68m | 6:03AM0.67m | 6:21PM0.68m | 7:29AM0.59m | 7:40PM0.60m | 8:19AM0.48m | 8:28PM0.50m | 8:55AM0.37m | 9:05PM0.40m | 9:26AM0.26m | 9:38PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 514 | 292 | 120 | 317 | 398 | 125 | 339 | 1044 | 404 | 251 | 287 | 421 | 326 | 169 | 181 | 127 | 79 | 131 | 302 | 216 | 1375 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
| kJ | 392 | 357 | 205 | 56 | 142 | 108 | 60 | 145 | 1001 | 665 | 515 | 155 | 71 | 43 | 226 | 233 | 225 | 40 | 54 | 481 | 470 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 62 | 241 | 142 | 48 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 121 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 64 | 78 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 51 | 139 | 573 | 110 | 74 | 273 | 1457 | 670 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 79 | 237 | 349 | — | 18 | 29 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 109 | 19 | 3 | 532 | 187 | 187 | 0 | 116 | 216 | 182 | 259 | 472 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 67 | 0 |
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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).
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