Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
22.9° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 5.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
9
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
0.1
E
8
1.6
S
11
0.2
E
8
2.1
S
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.9
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
7
0
0
1
564
5
0
0
0
13
19
574
403
305
240
149
155
106
51
47
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
SSW
30
SSW
10
W
5
SE
10
E
5
NW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
SE
10
ENE
10
N
10
ENE
20
NE
5
W
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
00:57AM1.46m
1:21PM1.34m
1:40AM1.60m
2:04PM1.46m
2:20AM1.71m
2:45PM1.55m
3:01AM1.78m
3:25PM1.61m
3:42AM1.80m
4:06PM1.64m
4:23AM1.76m
4:48PM1.62m
5:05AM1.67m
5:32PM1.56m
Low Tide
7:17AM0.34m
7:18PM0.30m
7:59AM0.20m
8:01PM0.19m
8:38AM0.09m
8:43PM0.10m
9:18AM0.02m
9:25PM0.05m
9:57AM0.00m
10:07PM0.05m
10:37AM0.03m
10:51PM0.10m
11:19AM0.10m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
2
2
Temp °C
25
26
20
19
18
18
17
20
20
17
20
20
17
23
26
21
22
21
19
20
20
22
24
17
13
16
15
17
18
17
17
19
19
16
21
23
20
20
19
19
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
12
2.1
S
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
1578
1673
3000
1610
564
639
2209
2651
2041
1288
1011
574
403
305
240
149
155
106
118
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
1.1
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
SW
14
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
5
7
1
365
181
13
19
16
28
8
40
39
31
21
24
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SSE
13
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
5
5
5
40
8
8
6
57
9
65
51
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
14
0.5
NE
9
0.8
NE
4
1
ENE
6
0.4
SW
4
0.6
S
5
0.5
SW
4
0.9
S
5
Energy kJ
4527
38
29
58
4
19
7
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
3
218
773
3
19
186
3
19
19
3
19
216
0
116
206
0
111
187
67
111
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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