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Mbotyi Surf Forecast
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Mbotyi surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 02 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mbotyi this week:
The surf forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days.
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 192 | 273 | 139 | 325 | 219 | 93 | 45 | 46 | 84 | 87 | 70 | 92 | 64 | 43 | 66 | 121 | 181 | 268 | 123 | 94 | 48 | 49 | 23 | 34 | 78 | 194 | 432 | 171 | 197 | 496 | 527 | 635 | 853 | 1074 | 1045 | 1012 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:21PM 1.59 | 6:48AM 1.70 | 6:57PM 1.46 | 7:27AM 1.57 | 7:38PM 1.31 | 8:14AM 1.40 | 8:31PM 1.15 | 9:21AM 1.22 | 10:10PM 1.02 | 11:30AM 1.13 | 12:48AM 1.05 | 1:24PM 1.20 | 2:07AM 1.20 | 2:24PM 1.33 | 2:53AM 1.36 | 3:05PM 1.45 | 3:29AM 1.50 | 3:38PM 1.55 | 4:00AM 1.61 | 4:08PM 1.61 | 4:29AM 1.69 | 4:36PM 1.64 | 4:56AM 1.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:20PM 0.12 | 12:27AM 0.05 | 12:59PM 0.22 | 1:03AM 0.17 | 1:41PM 0.35 | 1:44AM 0.33 | 2:32PM 0.50 | 2:38AM 0.51 | 3:55PM 0.63 | 4:20AM 0.65 | 6:22PM 0.64 | 6:54AM 0.63 | 7:55PM 0.52 | 8:13AM 0.50 | 8:42PM 0.37 | 8:58AM 0.36 | 9:18PM 0.24 | 9:34AM 0.25 | 9:48PM 0.13 | 10:04AM 0.17 | 10:15PM 0.06 | 10:33AM 0.13 | 10:41PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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