Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our local patch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the waiting game is going to pay off. The first few days are mostly a write-off, with onshore winds and marginal surf. Don’t bother paddling out until Wednesday, 26 August. That’s where the window cracks open.

From Wednesday morning, Monwabisi Strand starts to show some life. The wind swings cross-offshore from the East, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW at 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (886), and it’s a beginner-friendly sandbar that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is about average for late winter, so you’ll be fine in a 3/2. The morning session is the pick here, with clean conditions.

Thursday, 27 August is the real gem. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the South, still with a solid 11-second period. The morning is cross-offshore from the NNW, giving us clean waves. But the afternoon is where it’s at – glassy. Dead calm. The wind is from the South at just 3 mph, and it’s glass. The combined energy is moderate (536), and the sets will have a nice shape. Get out there for a sunset session, it’s going to be special.

Friday, 28 August is more of the same, glassy conditions with a dropping 4ft South swell. It’s a good morning for a longboard session, but the energy is starting to fade (370). The weekend looks small and choppy, so take a break.

Now, for the real standout. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 1 September. The morning brings a solid 6ft groundswell from the SW at 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1273), and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The sets will be pushing in clean, and the longer period will give you good, powerful waves. Be aware, this is a bit too much for beginners.

Then, Wednesday, 2 September is a beast. The swell hits 8ft from the SW at 14 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 2886. The morning sees cross-offshore winds from the North, keeping it clean. This is for experts only. That’s a lot of water moving around. The afternoon stays big but the wind backs off, so it’s still a show.

From Thursday, 3 September, the swell gets too big for this spot, with 10ft+ and strong winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell drops back into the 7ft range by Friday, 4 September, and the afternoon session looks excellent for experienced surfers again, with clean cross-offshore winds from the NW.

After that, the swell pulses again, peaking at 13ft on the 7th, which is way too big for this break. The longer-term forecast has some promise, but we’ll need to see how it lines up.

The bottom line: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th August are your best bets for clean, fun waves. Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September are the big, powerful sessions for the advanced crew. Don’t sleep on that Thursday afternoon glass-off.

Rusty.

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