Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once we get past the first couple of days, there’s some real quality on the cards. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a decent steamer.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. It’s not the best though – we’ve got a 6ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-shore from the ESE at 9 mph, putting a bit of a chop on it. The combined energy is strong (1603), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon drops off to 4ft and the wind picks up, so that’s one to skip.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is quality stuff for experienced surfers, and the energy is pumping (1796). The afternoon goes glassy – same 4ft SW swell, but with no wind. That’s the standout window.

Thursday the 13th is another cracker. Morning brings a 5ft SW swell with that same lovely 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1414). The afternoon drops a touch to 4ft, but it’s still clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This is your best run of the whole forecast.

Friday the 14th is still good, but the swell is easing. Morning has a 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (637). The afternoon drops to 3ft, still clean.

Saturday the 15th is glassy in the morning with a 3ft SW swell, but the swell period has dropped to 14 seconds, and the energy is weak (293). It’s small but fun for a longboard.

We’ve got a bit of a lull over the weekend and into Monday the 17th, with a small but clean 4ft SW swell on the Monday morning. The energy is moderate (540). Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Then Tuesday the 18th sees a jump in size – 6ft SW swell, 12-second period, with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is strong (1079). The conditions are a bit marginal though, so keep an eye on the tide.

After that, things get a bit messy with onshore winds and smaller swell, until we hit Saturday the 22nd of August. That’s when we get a big 7ft SW swell, but with a strong onshore wind and rain showers. The energy is very strong (2793), but it’s going to be a washing machine. The afternoon gets even bigger at 8ft from the WSW, with a cross-onshore wind. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. I’d say this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.

Sunday the 23rd settles down nicely. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (785). That’s a solid session for the experienced crew.

The final standout is Tuesday the 25th of August. It’s another glassy morning with a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and calm winds. The energy is moderate (658). Clean lines and no crowd – that’s a winner.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August. Those mornings with the long-period SW groundswell and glassy to clean offshore winds are the pick of the bunch. The longer period means the waves will have more shape and energy, but they can be a bit straight at the beach break, so look for a bank that works. After that, keep an eye on Sunday the 23rd and Tuesday the 25th for some more solid, clean surf.

Rusty.

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