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Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.4° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,758 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 7th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
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4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
2.4
SSW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2925
2534
1915
2055
2444
1785
1267
1519
1210
913
614
710
1342
1014
607
421
343
194
258
328
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
ESE
10
S
20
S
5
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NNE
10
NW
15
S
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:55AM1.31m
1:14PM1.48m
1:37AM1.41m
1:51PM1.58m
2:13AM1.48m
2:25PM1.64m
2:47AM1.52m
2:56PM1.66m
3:18AM1.53m
3:26PM1.63m
3:48AM1.50m
3:56PM1.57m
4:18AM1.45m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.30m
7:03AM0.26m
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:11PM0.08m
8:17AM0.12m
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.10m
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Temp °C
15
14
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16
13
17
18
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19
21
15
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16
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19
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27
23
17
Feels °C
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14
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19
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16
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22
17
14
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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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