Monwabisi Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.4° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,941 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with S 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 (Jul 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water.

First up, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming together at Monwabisi Strand. The water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.

This Sunday morning, it’s kicking off with a clean 5ft south swell, 11 second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the east. The wave energy is moderate (904). It’s a nice, clean start to the outlook. Sunday afternoon goes glassy, dropping to 3ft south swell, but still very clean with that glassy wind.

Monday morning and afternoon are small – 3ft and 2ft – with glassy conditions, but it’s pretty ordinary. Tuesday drops right off to 2ft with weak energy (80-83), so not much to write home about.

Then Wednesday morning shows a bit of a tease: a 3ft, 17 second groundswell from the SW hits with a cross-offshore breeze, clean and glassy. The energy jumps to 426 – moderate – but the size is small. Wednesday afternoon gets bigger, 6ft, but it’s onshore wind, so that’s a mess.

Now, Thursday is a real standout. Thursday morning and afternoon are both glassy, with 5ft and 5ft SW swells, 13 second periods, and very good surf conditions. The energy is strong (947 and 669). This is the best on offer in the first week – clean, solid, and consistent.

Friday gets messy with cross-on winds and 6ft to 8ft swells – marginal at best.

But then we hit Saturday, July 18th. Saturday morning is excellent for experienced surfers: 6ft, 13 second SSW swell with a clean offshore NNE wind and strong energy (1127). The afternoon goes glassy at 4ft. This is your other top pick in the first week.

After a quiet Sunday and Monday, we get a big pulse on Tuesday, July 21st. Tuesday morning is glassy with a 7ft, 10 second SSW swell – excellent for experienced surfers, with very strong energy (1579). The afternoon pushes to 8ft but gets a light cross-on chop, so morning is the call.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is all glassy, 8ft and 7ft, 14 second SSW groundswell – huge energy (2709 and 2409). This is excellent for experts only. That’s the biggest and cleanest of the whole outlook.

After that, a strong NW wind kicks in on Thursday, July 23rd, making things marginal despite the 7ft to 7ft swell. Friday, July 24th, is even bigger with an 8ft, 18 second SSW groundswell (3814 energy), but it’s cross-on and choppy. That’s more of a kiteboarding setup than a paddle session.

Saturday, July 25th, returns to glassy conditions with a 6ft, 15 second SSW swell – excellent for experts again. Sunday, July 26th, is just too big: 10ft, and the break can’t handle it. The energy is massive (3816), but it’s a washout. Monday, July 27th, fades back to 6ft with cross-on winds.

So, the true standouts: Thursday, July 16th (morning and afternoon) and Saturday, July 18th (morning) in the first week. In the second week, Tuesday, July 21st (morning) and Wednesday, July 22nd (all day) are the ones to circle. All of these are for experienced surfers at the bigger end of the scale.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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1
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3
3
3
1
2
4
4
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3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
11
1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
221
237
111
78
46
42
40
78
350
1716
1704
947
669
1154
844
1343
1072
931
444
404
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
S
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
N
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
E
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
E
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
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off
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glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:48PM1.37m
2:02AM1.51m
2:40PM1.48m
2:54AM1.56m
3:27PM1.57m
3:42AM1.58m
4:12PM1.63m
4:28AM1.56m
4:55PM1.64m
5:11AM1.50m
5:37PM1.61m
5:53AM1.40m
6:18PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.27m
8:28AM0.09m
8:48PM0.17m
9:15AM0.03m
9:38PM0.11m
9:59AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.01m
11:11PM0.10m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.25m
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7:48
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5:51
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Temp °C
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19
16
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16
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18
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Feels °C
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12
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20
18
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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.

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