Surf Forecasts:
Monwabisi Strand surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monwabisi Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking. The main spot is Monwabisi Strand, a sandbar break that’s fairly consistent and likes the swell from the south. Water temp is sitting around 59.2°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
We start slow on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July. Only 4.3ft of SSW swell with an 11-second period. Wind is cross-off, so it’s not a total washout, but the energy is moderate (583) and the surf is pretty marginal. Nothing to get excited about.
Thursday the 23rd is where it picks up. The morning is still flat, but Thursday afternoon brings a clean 5.6ft SSW swell, period up to 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the ESE. Energy jumps to a solid moderate (1381). This is the first real standout—clean, glassy, and a good push. It’s for the more experienced crew at that size.
Friday morning, the 24th, delivers a bigger 7.9ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. Dead calm wind, glassy. Energy is strong (2371). This one has some serious grunt—experts only. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so the morning is the window.
Saturday the 25th keeps the quality. Morning glass again, 5.9ft of SSW swell, 13-second period. Clean, excellent shape (1613). Afternoon stays glassy at 5.6ft, still good.
Sunday the 26th, quality drops off—onshore wind, swell fades to 4.3ft, choppy. Monday the 27th is messy, but Monday afternoon brings a big 9.8ft S swell, short 9-second period, cross-shore wind. That’s expert-only, and at a beach break with that short period, it might be more kite-surfing territory.
From Tuesday the 28th through the end of July, it’s a rough patch. Cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and swell running 3.3ft to 4.3ft. Not worth the drive.
We get a breather on Saturday the 1st of August. Morning glass, 3.9ft SSW swell, 14-second period, clean and lined up (766). Small but fun.
Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are okay but not great. Tuesday the 4th is poor and choppy.
Now, Wednesday the 5th of August is a big one. Morning: clean 4.9ft SW swell, glassy, 12-second period (1029). Afternoon: a massive 13.1ft SW groundswell, 18-second period, glassy wind, and energy through the roof (10007). This is a heavy-duty, expert-only session. That long period at a sandbar will make it racey—proper big-wave stuff.
Thursday the 6th stays huge. Morning: 14.8ft WSW with a 35 km/h cross-off wind (9527). Afternoon: 16.4ft SW, still cross-off (13243). Massive waves, but the wind keeps it from being perfect. Experts only.
Best bets? Thursday afternoon the 23rd of July for the first clean pulse, and Saturday morning the 25th for glassy, running swell. For the big-wave crew, Wednesday afternoon the 5th of August is the one to watch—but it’s a long way out, so stay tuned.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 433 | 472 | 515 | 857 | 4508 | 2349 | 1874 | 1222 | 1060 | 843 | 658 | 418 | 298 | 555 | 445 | 1380 | 1438 | 1319 | 1496 | 1127 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:42PM1.12m | 10:47AM0.98m | 11:05PM1.09m | 12:12PM1.02m | 00:20AM1.12m | 1:11PM1.10m | 1:15AM1.19m | 1:54PM1.19m | 1:57AM1.26m | 2:30PM1.28m | 2:33AM1.34m | 3:02PM1.37m | 3:06AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.56m | 4:45PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:16PM0.62m | 7:00AM0.48m | 7:16PM0.55m | 7:45AM0.39m | 8:00PM0.46m | 8:21AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:53AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 433 | 472 | 515 | 857 | 4508 | 2349 | 1874 | 1127 | 1060 | 843 | 658 | 418 | 298 | 555 | 314 | 431 | 1307 | 1319 | 1496 | 1127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | WSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 142 | 8 | 7 | 485 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 1222 | 530 | 18 | 10 | 179 | 183 | 116 | 445 | 182 | 29 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 23 | SE 12 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | ESE 10 | S 11 | S 9 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 44 | 10 | 39 | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | — | 280 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 11 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | 13 | — | 9 | 56 | 95 | 1380 | 1438 | 1009 | 634 | 364 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 42 | 172 | 39 | 171 | 11 | 11 |
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