Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 24 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
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) 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 1.3m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 25th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 25th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 25th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
1.3
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
S
0.8
E
0.8
S
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.2
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)6777788888889813999966
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)862053151831071111611441441111201001018221973110575792173
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
N
15
ENE
15
NE
5
N
25
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
E
10
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossglassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:25AM
1.28
7:58PM
1.12
8:47AM
1.08
10:45PM
1.02
12:01PM
1.05
1:00AM
1.17
1:24PM
1.20
1:52AM
1.36
2:08PM
1.35
2:28AM
1.53
2:42PM
1.48
2:59AM
1.66
3:12PM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:06AM
0.42
1:44PM
0.53
2:11AM
0.63
3:31PM
0.69
5:23AM
0.72
6:31PM
0.62
7:21AM
0.57
7:35PM
0.45
8:08AM
0.40
8:14PM
0.30
8:41AM
0.26
8:45PM
0.18
9:11AM
0.15
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11-
Sunset--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59
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Rain (mm)
--31--1----28--3-----
Temp. °C222830242424232829262825222223222526232726
Feels °C (?)212729272625262930293125242626232726242826
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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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