Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 11 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
19.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)
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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 Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.9
SSW
2.4
S
1.3
SSW
1.5
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
S
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)122117141312121111111114121110109981010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)239400117511308504583193142682021981329158441849517111018972188392
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
25
S
5
ESE
20
SSW
25
S
10
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
5
ENE
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
15
E
15
SW
30
S
15
SSE
15
SW
15
SW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crossononcrossononglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:10PM
1.30
2:42AM
1.31
2:45PM
1.38
3:15AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:11AM
0.44
8:34PM
0.27
8:47AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--
Sunset-7:59--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:58--7:58-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------7---------
Temp. °C303024222520242520252522192018212018202119
Feels °C (?)292824242318232321222121141514191515171718
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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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