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Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 SAST
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Monwabisi Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Monwabisi Strand sea temperature is
18.4° C
 (Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monwabisi Strand this week:

The surf forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
2.1
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)7131271213151514131313121212111111111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5294023533943775771511229021672200151111801261980723603517389423549889
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
20
ESE
15
S
30
SSE
15
SE
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:23PM
1.48
4:48AM
1.55
4:56PM
1.46
5:21AM
1.56
5:30PM
1.42
5:55AM
1.54
6:08PM
1.35
6:32AM
1.49
6:52PM
1.26
7:17AM
1.41
7:46PM
1.16
8:14AM
1.32
9:02PM
1.08
9:34AM
1.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.19
11:03PM
0.10
11:31AM
0.20
11:35PM
0.14
12:08PM
0.22
12:10AM
0.21
12:50PM
0.28
12:51AM
0.31
1:41PM
0.35
1:42AM
0.41
2:49PM
0.42
2:55AM
0.52
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00
Sunset7:57--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:54--7:54--7:53--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C312328282421221921211722241823241923231922
Feels °C (?)251825232118211718171421231922221822211819
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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 12 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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