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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.0°C
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Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mbotyi surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with NE 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 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 3rd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 6th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
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2
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2
0
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NE
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
10
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.1
E
10
2
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
529
181
225
262
405
489
761
593
673
847
745
563
520
551
452
377
271
260
210
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
10
SSE
5
E
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
30
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SE
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
7:30AM1.16m
8:09PM1.12m
9:42AM1.05m
11:00PM1.05m
12:15PM1.16m
00:45AM1.18m
1:17PM1.36m
1:36AM1.33m
1:58PM1.53m
2:14AM1.46m
2:32PM1.67m
2:47AM1.57m
Low Tide
1:16AM0.49m
1:41PM0.59m
2:46AM0.64m
4:14PM0.71m
5:35AM0.63m
6:39PM0.59m
6:56AM0.47m
7:35PM0.41m
7:41AM0.31m
8:13PM0.26m
8:16AM0.18m
8:45PM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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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.

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