Monwabisi Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.6° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning).

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Night
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(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
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2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
1.1
SW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.8
S
9
3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
437
306
200
412
754
495
320
210
169
130
113
238
199
151
128
191
541
3524
2228
1616
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
E
5
SE
5
SSE
15
ENE
30
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:25PM1.02m
8:41AM0.92m
9:33PM0.94m
11:24AM0.96m
11:41PM1.00m
12:28PM1.09m
00:35AM1.11m
1:04PM1.22m
1:12AM1.23m
1:33PM1.36m
1:44AM1.35m
2:01PM1.49m
2:15AM1.44m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.64m
1:58AM0.65m
2:48PM0.74m
4:48AM0.67m
5:48PM0.69m
6:13AM0.57m
6:43PM0.57m
6:53AM0.45m
7:17PM0.44m
7:24AM0.33m
7:47PM0.31m
7:52AM0.23m
8:15PM0.19m
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
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6:39
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6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
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6:37
6:37
6:38
6:39
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6:40
6:42
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Temp °C
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26
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29
26
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16
Feels °C
10
13
11
17
21
15
24
25
20
28
30
27
20
21
16
16
18
15
16
18
13
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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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