
Surf Forecasts:
Mbotyi surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | S 7 | E 8 | S 14 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 117 | 97 | 72 | 50 | 1163 | 164 | 295 | 592 | 196 | 144 | 285 | 223 | 183 | 115 | 90 | 182 | 218 | 238 | 285 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.42m | 5:53AM1.34m | 5:59PM1.32m | 6:32AM1.25m | 6:35PM1.22m | 7:23AM1.17m | 7:28PM1.12m | 8:44AM1.12m | 9:00PM1.04m | 10:27AM1.15m | 10:54PM1.06m | 11:43AM1.25m | 00:10AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.34m | 11:41PM0.31m | 11:53AM0.44m | 00:16AM0.40m | 12:33PM0.55m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:28PM0.65m | 2:00AM0.57m | 2:59PM0.71m | 3:29AM0.61m | 4:52PM0.67m | 5:00AM0.58m | 6:07PM0.55m | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | E 8 |
126 | 117 | 97 | 72 | 767 | 1163 | 475 | 446 | 350 | 196 | 113 | 285 | 223 | 183 | 115 | 225 | 151 | 215 | 85 | 67 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 6 | SE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SW 13 |
15 | 5 | 71 | 51 | 50 | 34 | — | — | 317 | 92 | 63 | 97 | 85 | 142 | 208 | 17 | 47 | 183 | 121 | 30 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | — | SSE 7 | SE 10 |
5 | 19 | 4 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | 29 | 74 | 87 | 191 | 24 | 14 | 53 | 74 | — | 11 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | S 9 | S 6 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 4 |
8 | 14 | 165 | — | — | — | 164 | 295 | 592 | 11 | 144 | — | 173 | 39 | — | 90 | 182 | 218 | 238 | 285 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 662 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 216 | 216 | 0 | 326 | 372 | 67 | 998 | 187 | 0 | 216 | 216 | 0 | 216 | 239 | 67 |
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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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