Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

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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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
4
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
12
1
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
WSW
13
0.7
S
12
1.2
WSW
9
4
SSW
12
4.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1086
634
413
2675
1657
1152
919
1025
471
311
176
178
169
147
357
139
253
4559
6280
3310
2931
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
20
SSW
10
N
30
N
35
NW
30
N
25
N
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
20
N
25
NNW
20
NW
30
NNW
45
SSW
40
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:12PM1.38m
2:17AM1.52m
2:42PM1.42m
2:47AM1.53m
3:12PM1.44m
3:17AM1.51m
3:41PM1.43m
3:47AM1.48m
4:12PM1.40m
4:18AM1.42m
4:43PM1.34m
4:49AM1.34m
5:16PM1.27m
5:22AM1.26m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.25m
8:39AM0.12m
8:44PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.23m
9:35AM0.13m
9:43PM0.24m
10:03AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:03AM0.29m
11:16PM0.42m
11:37AM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
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6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
12
10
9
7
10
7
2
Temp °C
18
15
16
17
15
16
17
15
16
19
17
21
23
18
17
17
15
14
13
14
14
14
12
13
13
14
11
10
9
11
17
15
18
20
17
14
13
10
13
4
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
9
1.5
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1.7
W
12
0.1
SW
18
0.4
WSW
11
2.5
S
11
Energy kJ
70
634
317
2675
1657
1152
919
1025
471
311
176
130
98
139
357
133
253
765
12
47
1493
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
11
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
111
117
413
148
30
11
4
39
160
154
143
90
71
147
146
139
118
82
79
90
209
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
19
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.3
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
13
0.2
S
15
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
245
156
176
10
146
38
64
130
178
169
89
17
136
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
13
0.8
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.7
NNW
3
1.3
NW
5
1.1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.3
N
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
1.4
NW
5
4
SSW
12
4.5
S
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
1086
21
2
11
68
54
36
10
1
1
4
5
26
25
84
4559
6280
3310
2931
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
368
5
5
43
0
217
149
200
35
29
0
12
0
12
29
368
149
347
903
629
200
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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