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Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 SAST
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Monwabisi Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
17.7° C
 (Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monwabisi Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s 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 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
2.4
S
1.2
S
0.6
SSW
2.3
SSE
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1110915712122218151413121111111312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)652117023516947232023941515391666870555367325233220680623743308229
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
10
SE
35
SSE
15
E
15
SSW
25
S
10
SE
25
S
30
S
5
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
E
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
35
SSE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononglasscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:36PM
1.11
8:03AM
1.25
8:33PM
1.02
8:59AM
1.16
9:50PM
0.97
10:13AM
1.10
11:23PM
0.98
11:34AM
1.10
12:37AM
1.04
12:40PM
1.15
1:28AM
1.12
1:29PM
1.22
2:08AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.43
1:34AM
0.46
2:35PM
0.51
2:24AM
0.56
3:45PM
0.56
3:39AM
0.64
5:10PM
0.57
5:18AM
0.66
6:25PM
0.52
6:37AM
0.61
7:18PM
0.44
7:30AM
0.53
7:59PM
0.36
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:59-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252622303426292922262622252521252320192018
Feels °C (?)212017273023282822242320252421252220131311
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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 12 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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