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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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) 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 2.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mbotyi over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 63 | 83 | 107 | 67 | 113 | 166 | 28 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 103 | 255 | 225 | 376 | 946 | 524 | 583 | 200 | 112 | 111 | 122 | 122 | 99 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 54 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 14 | 54 | 70 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 2:42PM 1.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 8:36AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 31 | 33 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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