Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 SAST
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Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.6
E
1.5
ENE
0.9
E
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
E
1.2
S
1.3
S
0.7
E
0.9
S
0.7
S
1.7
E
2.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)77775781091010999712910967
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23726221883542081643051962142194241921321464888015478239528
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
5
NW
10
ESE
30
ENE
20
NNE
10
ESE
15
SSW
5
W
10
SE
15
ENE
5
N
10
E
15
SW
5
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncrossglassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:45PM
1.47
3:04AM
1.61
3:13PM
1.60
3:31AM
1.75
3:42PM
1.69
3:59AM
1.86
4:12PM
1.74
4:29AM
1.91
4:42PM
1.75
4:59AM
1.89
5:13PM
1.70
5:31AM
1.81
5:46PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42AM
0.32
8:51PM
0.19
9:10AM
0.17
9:17PM
0.06
9:39AM
0.05
9:45PM
-0.03
10:08AM
-0.04
10:14PM
-0.09
10:39AM
-0.07
10:44PM
-0.09
11:10AM
-0.04
11:15PM
-0.03
11:42AM
0.04
11:49PM
0.07
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------18--------1---
Temp. °C293024272923272822252723312824262523293128
Feels °C (?)292926292722282923262824322926262526303127
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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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