Mbotyi Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.46° S 29.74° E

Issued: 7 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mbotyi sea temperature is
21.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Mbotyi surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,154 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
1
SW
4
0.2
E
8
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
7
1.2
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
7
1.2
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
9
17
16
15
35
6
349
1118
827
231
200
163
176
430
107
68
143
75
52
131
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
SE
5
NW
5
SE
15
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
10
ENE
15
NE
5
N
5
ESE
10
NE
5
NW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:33PM1.61m
5:47AM1.56m
6:20PM1.58m
6:32AM1.45m
7:09PM1.51m
7:18AM1.34m
8:01PM1.43m
8:10AM1.23m
8:57PM1.35m
9:11AM1.13m
10:02PM1.28m
10:28AM1.08m
11:13PM1.25m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.08m
11:39PM0.20m
11:59AM0.13m
00:27AM0.28m
12:43PM0.20m
1:18AM0.38m
1:28PM0.30m
2:12AM0.48m
2:18PM0.40m
3:15AM0.56m
3:16PM0.49m
4:27AM0.60m
4:26PM0.56m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
19
18
21
20
18
17
18
18
20
22
17
21
23
19
24
24
21
25
26
22
Feels °C
19
19
19
21
19
15
14
16
18
16
17
14
19
20
17
22
22
19
24
24
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
Energy kJ
588
571
898
1241
1075
1093
389
349
1118
827
231
200
163
96
187
107
68
273
75
52
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
1.1
SSW
13
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.8
SSW
12
1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
E
7
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
8
9
17
16
207
14
6
378
7
7
184
71
69
11
53
138
211
51
138
93
117
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
11
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
2
8
2
15
6
7
56
19
22
128
35
44
12
42
44
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
4
1.2
SSW
7
0.6
ENE
3
1.1
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
35
147
8
56
193
154
176
430
143
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
19
130
3
3
19
67
67
19
0
216
504
0
206
259
0
0
206
0
0
206
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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