Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Monwabisi Strand.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 19th isn’t offering much to get excited about – a small 4ft SW swell with a short 12-second period and a moderate cross-offshore breeze means you’ll be scratching for something rideable. The water is sitting at 60°, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock there. The combined energy is moderate at 384, but it just doesn’t line up.

Monday the 20th sees a slight improvement in the morning with a 4ft SSW swell, still light winds, but the swell is short and weak. By afternoon, it drops right off to a tiny 2ft – not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 21st is the standout. The morning session is the real deal – a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy, calm. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1235, and the conditions are set for excellent surf. This is a proper groundswell, so the waves will have real shape and power, but at a beach break like Monwabisi Strand, that long period can make things a bit straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. The 6ft is manageable for most, but it’s too big for beginners.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings stay clean with 5ft SW swells and light offshore winds, offering decent, consistent waves. The Thursday afternoon, however, sees the swell jump to 7ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, but the wind goes onshore, so it’s messy. That’s one for the experts only, if anyone’s keen on a battle.

Friday the 24th morning is another absolute highlight. The swell is 8ft from the SSW, same very long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The energy is a massive 2330, and they’re calling it excellent for experienced surfers. This is big, powerful, and clean. Only for those who know what they’re doing. The weekend (25th and 26th) sees the swell drop, but remains rideable with some clean windows, especially Sunday the 26th morning with a glassy 3ft SW swell.

The following week starts to fade. Monday the 27th has a solid 6ft SSW swell but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. It’s not a total write-off, but the wind is the enemy. By Tuesday the 28th, the wind shifts to a cross-offshore, cleaning things up a bit for a 6ft SSW swell, but the energy is dropping.

The best of the second week comes on Thursday the 30th. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW groundswell, 14-second period, and excellent conditions. The afternoon is also glassy with a 4ft SSW swell. Very clean, very promising, but the size is more moderate.

The first of August (Saturday) brings a 7ft SE swell, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The afternoon session is rated excellent for experienced surfers, with a solid 7ft SSE swell and clean conditions. That’s another good one to circle.

After that, it trails off into small, weak swells and onshore wind by Monday the 3rd of August. All in all, the standout is Tuesday the 21st morning, and Friday the 24th morning, with Thursday the 30th and the 1st of August afternoon as solid second-week options. The crowd at Monwabisi Strand can be an issue sometimes, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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