Monwabisi Strand Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 18.79° E

Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.2° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, it's Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Monwabisi Strand. It's a sandbar break, pretty consistent, and best for the beginners. The water's at a normal 59°, so nothing crazy. The whole picture? Some great windows of clean surf, but you gotta know when to stay on the beach.

Wednesday the 5th is a dud – 22 mph cross-off wind and a weak 5-foot swell. Thursday the 6th is the same story with cross-on wind and chop. Leave the board.

Friday the 7th, we're in business. The morning is a standout. Clean 7-foot SSW groundswell (moderate energy) with a light 3 mph breeze making it cross-off. The period is 15 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell. This is for the experienced crew – that size is a handful for the learners. The afternoon is still clean, but the wind swings onshore, and the swell pushes to 8 feet.

Saturday the 8th is another beauty. The morning is glassy, flat calm, with a 6-foot SSW swell. Clean and fun. But the real gem of the whole 16 days is Saturday afternoon. Dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with a 8-foot SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is pumping. This is excellent, powerful surf for the experienced surfer. If you're good, this is your session.

Sunday the 9th is a total mess. A strong breeze and rain have the 10 to 11-foot swell blown out. Forget it. That kind of power and wind, you're looking at a kite session. Monday the 10th is still lumpy and cross-shore, and the swell is way too big for this break. Tuesday the 11th is a drop-off, still messy.

Wednesday the 12th is a clever little window. The morning is clean with a 4-foot SW groundswell, a very long 18-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. That long period makes it a proper point-break wave. The afternoon is clean too, with a 4-foot swell and 17-second period. Thursday the 13th is glassy as well, with a 4-foot and then 3-foot swell. Beautiful, clean, small waves. The 16th and 17th see a drop to tiny, clean but ordinary waves, barely 2 feet.

Then we get a surprise on Tuesday the 18th. The swell jumps back to 7 feet from the SSW with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and onshore. It's a bit raw, but the energy is there. The 19th offers a decent afternoon with a clean 5-foot S swell and a cross-off breeze. The last couple of days, the 20th, are too small to bother with.

So, the best of the best: Saturday the 8th, afternoon. That glassy, 8-foot SSW groundswell is a proper, powerful session for the experienced. The Friday the 7th morning is a close second with that clean, long-period groundswell. After that, the 12th through the 13th are your go-to days for a glassy, smaller, fun wave. There's a gap from the 14th to the 17th where it's tiny, but it picks up again on the 18th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wed
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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1.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
3
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12
3.5
SW
12
2.2
S
9
2.5
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10
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SSE
10
2
SSE
10
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S
12
1.2
SSW
11
1
SW
21
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
979
1719
1326
1453
1412
1911
2336
1759
961
2313
2084
2282
3234
766
1380
1441
756
1136
376
890
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
30
N
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
0
S
15
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
20
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35
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35
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25
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20
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20
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10
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High Tide
7:37PM1.34m
8:16AM1.11m
8:46PM1.25m
9:49AM1.06m
10:22PM1.21m
11:32AM1.10m
11:56PM1.26m
12:49PM1.23m
1:06AM1.36m
1:46PM1.39m
2:01AM1.47m
2:32PM1.53m
2:47AM1.55m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.40m
2:11PM0.49m
3:28AM0.46m
3:46PM0.55m
5:10AM0.44m
5:37PM0.52m
6:34AM0.34m
6:58PM0.39m
7:33AM0.22m
7:56PM0.25m
8:21AM0.10m
8:45PM0.13m
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6:07
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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