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Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.2° 

Monwabisi Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Monwabisi Strand surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,414 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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428
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High Tide
2:25PM1.64m
2:47AM1.52m
2:56PM1.66m
3:18AM1.53m
3:26PM1.63m
3:48AM1.50m
3:56PM1.57m
4:18AM1.45m
4:25PM1.49m
4:47AM1.37m
4:55PM1.38m
5:18AM1.28m
5:26PM1.26m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.10m
10:19AM0.21m
10:40PM0.18m
10:48AM0.30m
11:09PM0.28m
11:18AM0.40m
11:39PM0.39m
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Information about the Monwabisi Strand Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Monwabisi Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Monwabisi Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Monwabisi Strand 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 (Monwabisi Strand) 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 Monwabisi Strand 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.

Monwabisi Strand is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Stellenbosch. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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