Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 1,979 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Mbotyi.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, but there are some definite windows of opportunity. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is right around average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real action hits us this Saturday morning, the 1st of August. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the SSE. That’s the kind of morning you paddle out for. The combined energy is moderate at 584. It’s not going to be a world-beater, but it’s a solid, fun size. Saturday afternoon the wind swings onshore and the tide gets weird, so make the most of the morning.
Now, Sunday the 2nd of August is the standout. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, packing a serious punch. The combined energy is a hefty 1917, which is strong. The wind is glassy again in the morning and stays glassy through the afternoon. This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The size and power will be too much for beginners. The long period means it’ll be solid, well-shaped waves with longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back.
Monday the 3rd drops off a little to 7ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit scrappy. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a write-off thanks to onshore winds and dropping swell. There’s a gap of several days with poor to ordinary conditions.
Then we get a second chance on Wednesday the 12th of August. It’s glassy again, with a 5ft swell from the E at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 608. It’s not as big as the Sunday session, but it’ll be clean and fun. The morning will be the pick.
For the best on offer, it’s hands down Sunday the 2nd of August. That SE swell, glassy wind, and solid size is the one. The Saturday morning before it is a close second for a cleaner, more manageable wave.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 584 | 648 | 997 | 1903 | 1623 | 1309 | 859 | 692 | 502 | 442 | 380 | 240 | 217 | 207 | 179 | 137 | 85 | 66 | 61 | 261 | 408 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.68m | 5:38AM1.59m | 6:02PM1.67m | 6:08AM1.53m | 6:33PM1.62m | 6:42AM1.44m | 7:09PM1.54m | 7:20AM1.33m | 7:52PM1.43m | 8:09AM1.20m | 8:53PM1.30m | 9:31AM1.07m | 10:38PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.17m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:09AM0.20m | 12:15PM0.12m | 00:43AM0.26m | 12:48PM0.21m | 1:22AM0.34m | 1:27PM0.32m | 2:12AM0.46m | 2:18PM0.45m | 3:25AM0.57m | 3:42PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 584 | 648 | 997 | 1903 | 1623 | 1309 | 859 | 692 | 502 | 442 | 380 | 240 | 217 | 207 | 179 | 137 | 85 | 2048 | 724 | 962 | 272 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 44 | 42 | 25 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 64 | 84 | 45 | 40 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 5 | 100 | 160 | 226 | 66 | 407 | — | 302 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | — | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 61 | 13 | 3 | 61 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 37 | 27 | 56 | — | — | — | 13 | 212 | — | 16 | 261 | 408 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 656 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 216 | 0 | 25 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 111 | 373 | 0 | 182 | 216 | 0 |
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