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Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Mbotyi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.1° 

Mbotyi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mbotyi surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 882 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 4th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 6th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 6th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
1.3
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10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
9
1.8
E
9
2.3
ENE
9
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10
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9
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ESE
9
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E
9
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9
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ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
320
327
341
539
882
614
383
327
327
386
277
644
347
249
196
159
129
97
73
116
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
ENE
30
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
NE
10
W
10
SSE
10
E
10
WSW
10
ESE
5
S
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
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cross
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
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
3:03PM1.76m
3:17AM1.63m
3:31PM1.80m
3:46AM1.66m
Low Tide
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
8:48AM0.09m
9:14PM0.06m
9:17AM0.04m
9:42PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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29
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Feels °C
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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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