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Mbotyi Surf Forecast
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Mbotyi surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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 Thursday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mbotyi in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days.
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 29 | 38 | 73 | 101 | 85 | 67 | 41 | 24 | 28 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 1585 | 149 | 353 | 300 | 462 | 670 | 572 | 161 | 131 | 109 | 99 | 141 | 103 | 82 | 59 | 244 | 172 | 223 | 228 | 191 | 302 | 1263 | 1265 | 1495 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.63 | 4:45AM 1.69 | 5:07PM 1.56 | 5:20AM 1.57 | 5:44PM 1.46 | 5:55AM 1.42 | 6:23PM 1.34 | 6:33AM 1.28 | 7:11PM 1.22 | 7:19AM 1.14 | 8:21PM 1.12 | 8:35AM 1.03 | 10:12PM 1.10 | 10:40AM 1.00 | 11:45PM 1.16 | 12:07PM 1.07 | 12:39AM 1.27 | 12:59PM 1.16 | 1:17AM 1.37 | 1:37PM 1.26 | 1:50AM 1.46 | 2:10PM 1.35 | 2:21AM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:23AM 0.02 | 10:32PM 0.09 | 10:57AM 0.09 | 11:08PM 0.18 | 11:31AM 0.19 | 11:45PM 0.31 | 12:07PM 0.31 | 12:25AM 0.45 | 12:47PM 0.44 | 1:14AM 0.60 | 1:40PM 0.55 | 2:30AM 0.71 | 3:04PM 0.63 | 4:37AM 0.73 | 4:51PM 0.63 | 6:10AM 0.65 | 6:05PM 0.57 | 7:00AM 0.54 | 6:53PM 0.49 | 7:35AM 0.43 | 7:31PM 0.40 | 8:06AM 0.33 | 8:05PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 34 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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