Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a solid run of surf at Monwabisi Strand. The first few days serve up a mix of conditions, but there’s a real standout window on the cards. The water is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday morning, 21 July, kicks things off with a clean 6ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 1422, so there’s some real punch in the water. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and with the wind flat calm, the surface will be like a mirror. A solid start.

Wednesday morning, 22 July, drops a little to 5ft from the SW, 12 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Clean lines, good for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon holds similar with a 4ft SSW swell.

Thursday morning, 23 July, picks up a bit with a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The real winner on Thursday is the afternoon: 6ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy jumps to 1660, and the waves will be holding shape nicely.

The standout of the entire forecast is Friday morning, 24 July. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 2719. This is serious groundswell – long, powerful, and clean. It’s expert territory at this size, but for those who can handle it, this will be a session to remember. The long period will make the waves well-shaped, but at a beach break like this, it might be a bit straight, so keep an eye on the sandbanks.

Saturday, 25 July, is another beauty. Both morning and afternoon are glassy or near-glass, with 7ft and 6ft SSW swells, all with 13-second periods. The energy is strong, and the surf will be clean and consistent. Sunday morning, 26 July, winds down to a smaller 4ft, still glassy, but the afternoon turns onshore and the quality drops.

Monday, 27 July, is a write-off with onshore wind and rain. Tuesday, 28 July, brings back the magic with another 8ft, 15-second SSW swell in the morning, glassy, and the energy at 3116. That’s another expert-level session, but it’s on the money.

The next few days see a mix of clean mornings and onshore afternoons, with solid 7ft and 6ft swells. By Thursday, 30 July, the swell backs off a touch, but the period is still long.

Now, look ahead to Saturday, 1 August. The morning shows a 13ft SW swell – that’s big, way too big for this spot, and the file notes it’s predicted to be too big for the break. The afternoon, however, drops to a clean 8ft SSW swell, glassy, with energy at 3092. That’s another cracker for experienced surfers.

Sunday, 2 August, both morning and afternoon have 10ft S swells – again, too big for the break. The rest of the first week of August is mostly blown out by strong winds, with some smaller swells that are messy.

Overall, the best windows are without a doubt the Friday morning of 24 July, and the Tuesday morning of 28 July. Both are big, powerful, and glassy. The Saturday morning of 1 August is a monster, but only for the brave. Don’t get too excited about the second week – it’s a mixed bag of size and wind.

Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but right now, this is a solid run for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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