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Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 12 May 2025 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Monday (May 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 13th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
WSW
0.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121212141414131312121212121111111111101091410111214131413131312201816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)859119799310431515132511706905274163734283783593022472701571081342819257136316821530244817781735115172252944348513091692
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
W
5
SE
5
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
5
E
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
SSW
0
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
5
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
N
5
WSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglassonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:13PM
1.40
3:18AM
1.47
3:44PM
1.39
3:49AM
1.44
4:15PM
1.36
4:20AM
1.39
4:49PM
1.32
4:54AM
1.33
5:26PM
1.27
5:32AM
1.26
6:11PM
1.22
6:18AM
1.19
7:07PM
1.19
7:19AM
1.13
8:16PM
1.19
8:41AM
1.09
9:32PM
1.23
10:07AM
1.12
10:41PM
1.32
11:19AM
1.19
11:39PM
1.43
12:19PM
1.30
12:32AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:06AM
0.16
9:14PM
0.27
9:35AM
0.17
9:44PM
0.29
10:05AM
0.19
10:15PM
0.32
10:36AM
0.24
10:48PM
0.37
11:10AM
0.29
11:25PM
0.43
11:49AM
0.34
12:12AM
0.49
12:37PM
0.40
1:14AM
0.54
1:38PM
0.45
2:35AM
0.55
2:53PM
0.47
4:01AM
0.48
4:11PM
0.45
5:13AM
0.37
5:18PM
0.39
6:11AM
0.24
6:17PM
0.31
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise7:26--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--
Sunset-5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46-
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Rain (mm)
---------------------12-------------
Temp. °C151816192119202120242625293123232522212116161816171714162119232523202017
Feels °C (?)121616171917181818222422262822222420181815141414161511142017212322181915

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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