Monwabisi Strand Surf Break

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Issued: 7 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
15.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 14,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 28th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
0
!
!
!
4
4
3
2
1
0
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2.5
WSW
12
5.5
WSW
15
3
SW
14
3
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.9
SSE
8
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2820
2243
1130
802
808
669
841
1777
11740
3372
2441
1144
766
587
464
443
323
400
395
314
341
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
S
5
WSW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
N
45
NNW
30
WSW
20
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
5
NW
5
WSW
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
N
5
N
0
W
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
1:23PM1.17m
1:26AM1.27m
2:03PM1.23m
2:07AM1.31m
2:40PM1.29m
2:44AM1.35m
3:15PM1.34m
3:20AM1.37m
3:50PM1.37m
3:54AM1.38m
4:24PM1.40m
4:27AM1.38m
4:57PM1.41m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.48m
7:54AM0.33m
8:07PM0.43m
8:31AM0.28m
8:45PM0.38m
9:06AM0.24m
9:20PM0.35m
9:39AM0.21m
9:55PM0.32m
10:11AM0.20m
10:29PM0.32m
10:41AM0.20m
11:03PM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
15
14
1
9
24
1
Temp °C
19
21
20
17
19
14
15
15
13
13
13
12
11
13
12
12
14
12
10
14
13
Feels °C
18
20
19
14
17
11
7
6
10
10
9
9
9
11
9
7
9
8
8
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SSW
17
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2820
2243
1130
802
808
669
841
1775
4739
3372
2441
1144
766
587
464
443
323
400
203
135
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
WSW
16
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
S
6
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
118
2
7
97
480
288
643
389
239
141
45
104
33
294
314
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
22
18
154
13
18
16
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NNW
3
1.6
NNW
5
2.5
WSW
12
5.5
WSW
15
0.8
SE
4
1.3
SE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
86
2
10
133
1777
11740
20
71
50
395
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
9
9
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
5
0
21
12
12
12
149
346
386
42
5
0
0
0
5
5
36
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
3
9
8
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
9
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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