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Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast
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Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.6° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | |
466 | 450 | 834 | 639 | 83 | 84 | 60 | 157 | 179 | 261 | 301 | 249 | 142 | 331 | 137 | 644 | 706 | 560 | 570 | 1159 | 519 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:16PM1.48m | 5:34AM1.44m | 6:10PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.31m | 7:12PM1.33m | 7:37AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.28m | 8:56AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.26m | 10:19AM1.08m | 10:48PM1.28m | 11:29AM1.11m | 11:45PM1.31m | 12:24PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.22m | 11:52AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.32m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.41m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.46m | 3:06PM0.46m | 4:18AM0.46m | 4:22PM0.49m | 5:27AM0.42m | 5:28PM0.47m | 6:21AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 |
21 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 136 | 95 | 184 | 119 | 83 | 34 | 27 | 157 | 179 | 261 | 301 | 249 | 141 | 331 | 74 | 644 | 706 | 560 | 570 | 1159 | 519 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSE 5 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 14 | 71 | 69 | 41 | 84 | 52 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 66 | 26 | 142 | 5 | 109 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 237 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SW 20 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SW 10 | ESE 13 | SW 16 | SE 14 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 20 | — | 50 | 35 | 51 | 12 | 60 | 9 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 41 | 8 | 34 | 137 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 25 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | S 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 466 | 450 | 834 | 639 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — | 23 | 15 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 13 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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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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