Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Monwabisi Strand. The next 16 days have a real mix of absolute gems and some rough, blown-out sessions. The first few days are pretty average, but once you get past the middle of the week, there’s a proper window of clean, powerful swell that’s worth getting excited about.

We start off on Tuesday, 14th July, with some tiny, weak 2ft waves from the south. The combined swell energy is real low (81), and the wind is a light cross-off, but it’s just not doing anything exciting. It’s clean enough for a beginner to paddle about, but it’s very ordinary.

Then Wednesday, 15th July, is where things get interesting. The morning glass off is the key here. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the southwest, but the period is a massive 17 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. The wave energy jumps to 608 (moderate), and with the glassy conditions, expect very clean, lined-up waves. This is a standout session for the lighter boards and longboarders. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and the swell jumps to 6ft, which is too messy for the quality you’d want.

Thursday, 16th July, is a bit of a write-off. The swell hangs around 5-5ft from the southwest, but the wind is onshore, and the conditions are just marginal. Not worth the paddle.

Friday, 17th July, has a glimmer early. The morning glass off with a 5ft southwest swell (493 energy) makes for a clean, fun session. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some push. The afternoon gets onshore again, so get it early.

Saturday, 18th July, looks good again. The morning wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, with a 4ft south swell at 11 seconds (534 energy). The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” and I’d agree. Clean, consistent lines.

Sunday, 19th July, starts with a glassy morning and a 4ft southwest swell at 12 seconds (591 energy). That’s another clean, fun session. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze and becomes choppy, so the morning is the pick.

Now, Monday, 20th July, is a serious standout. The morning glass off with a 6ft southwest swell at 12 seconds (869 energy) is a proper session. Clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The combined energy is strong, and the conditions are perfect. The afternoon gets onshore, but the morning is a must.

Tuesday, 21st July, is the big one. The morning is glassy and calm, with a 7ft swell from the southwest, period of 15 seconds, and a combined energy of 2258 (very strong). This is a serious groundswell. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and that’s spot on. This is for the experienced crew only – it’s a big, powerful, long-period swell. The afternoon gets onshore, so the morning window is the only chance.

The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday, 22nd July, has a 7ft southwest swell, but the wind is a howling 25-31 mph cross-off, making it blown out despite the size. Thursday, 23rd July, morning has a clean 6ft swell with cross-off wind, but the afternoon is a standout clean session with 4ft and excellent conditions. The 28th July has a big 8ft SSE swell, but it’s a short period of 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but still a big wave for the experts.

The standout of the whole forecast is Tuesday, 21st July, morning. The 7ft groundswell, 15-second period, and glassy calm wind is a rare treat. Also, Monday, 20th July, morning is a close second. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly.

The crowds at Monwabisi can be there sometimes, but with these conditions, especially mid-week, you’ll have it mostly to yourself. The spot is a sandbar, so it’s consistent, but the long-period swell will make it break more cleanly than a typical beach break. Get out there.

Rusty.

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