Surf Forecasts:
Monwabisi Strand surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what the ocean's got cooking.
First up, the early week is a gentle start for the beginners. Monwabisi Strand is the spot. Sunday morning (August 2nd) brings a small 3ft SW swell with a light N breeze, keeping it clean. The energy is weak at 220. It's a sandbar break that's fairly consistent and exposed to the S, which is our sweet spot. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Monday morning (August 3rd) is the real gem for the first week. It goes absolutely glassy with zero wind. Swell holds at 3ft from the SW with a 13-second period, so those waves will have some real shape. The energy is a moderate 337. For a sandbar, that's a lovely clean session. This is your go-to for a relaxing paddle.
Then we hit a lull through the middle of the week. Tuesday is just ordinary with onshore wind. But hold on, because Thursday, August 6th, is for the big dogs. Thursday morning delivers a solid 7ft SW groundswell (13-second period) and glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze. The energy jumps to 1418 – that's pumping. That’s way too big for beginners, only for the experienced crew. The morning is the window before the wind turns bad.
Friday, August 7th, keeps the size with a 6ft SW swell (14-second period) and a clean cross-off NNW wind in the morning. Energy is still thumping at 1491. Again, expert territory, but the conditions are killer.
Now, Saturday, August 8th… it gets nuts. A massive 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is a messy 20 km/h W cross-shore. The energy is an insane 4110. This is not a paddle session. It’s too big and the wind is ruining it. A total miss for surfing. The rest of that weekend into Monday stays blown out.
The second week is quieter. There's a spark on Friday, August 14th with a clean 5ft SW swell under a light NNW breeze – a decent session for the experienced. And we finish up Sunday, August 16th with a nice 6ft S swell and a clean cross-off NNW wind for one last expert-friendly session. Energy is at 1009.
So, the standout for the small stuff is Monday morning, August 3rd. For the bigger, punchier waves, lock in Thursday morning, August 6th and Friday morning, August 7th. That mid-weekend is a solid skip. Go get some.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 202 | 144 | 313 | 277 | 341 | 228 | 171 | 137 | 140 | 871 | 1212 | 1708 | 1408 | 1225 | 1835 | 1491 | 1196 | 975 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:12AM1.41m | 5:33PM1.54m | 5:47AM1.36m | 6:07PM1.49m | 6:26AM1.29m | 6:47PM1.43m | 7:13AM1.20m | 7:37PM1.34m | 8:16AM1.11m | 8:46PM1.25m | 9:49AM1.06m | 10:22PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.15m | 11:46PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | 12:24PM0.29m | 1:08AM0.32m | 1:09PM0.39m | 2:06AM0.40m | 2:11PM0.49m | 3:28AM0.46m | 3:46PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 171 | 202 | 144 | 313 | 277 | 341 | 228 | 171 | 137 | 96 | 871 | 1212 | 1708 | 1408 | 1225 | 1835 | 1491 | 1196 | 975 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | SE 14 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SSE 3 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 12 | 137 | 8 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 140 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 273 | — | — | — | 587 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 18 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 87 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | W 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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