Surf Forecasts:
Monwabisi Strand surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monwabisi Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch at Monwabisi Strand, but in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a slow start. The first few days are flat and blown out, so don’t bother paddling out. Water temp is around 59°, which is pretty normal for winter here.
The first hint of something good is Sunday, July 5th afternoon. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the WSW with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is 482, and with a light breeze, it’s fishable but not top-tier.
Monday, July 6th morning is better. You’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell (11-second period) and a light offshore wind from the N. The combined energy sits at 409. The waves will be clean and fun – a good session without the crowds.
Don’t get fooled by the big numbers that follow. Wednesday, July 8th and Thursday, July 9th see the swell jump to 6ft and even 10ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy. That 10ft S swell on Thursday morning hits a massive 3526 combined energy, but it’s way too big for this sandbar and only for experts. Most of us will be watching from the beach.
The real standout is Friday, July 10th afternoon. Dead calm, glassy conditions, and a 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy is 1223 – plenty of power. The waves will be lined up and punchy, excellent for experienced surfers. If you can only go once, this is the call.
The next week is quieter. Swell drops to around 3ft to 5ft, but winds are onshore or mixed. There’s a glassy 5ft SSE swell on Sunday, July 12th morning that might offer a clean, short-period ride, but nothing special.
From July 13th onward, it’s mostly poor or marginal until a late pulse on Thursday, July 16th morning brings a 6ft SW swell with fresh offshore wind from the N. That’s a long-range hope, but not a sure thing.
Bottom line: Friday, July 10th afternoon at Monwabisi Strand is your best bet – glassy, 6ft SSW, long period, and clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 311 | 231 | 254 | 127 | 108 | 67 | 115 | 106 | 89 | 297 | 561 | 403 | 398 | 377 | 383 | 396 | 1291 | 1042 | 2320 | 2916 | 3298 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.41m | 5:01AM1.35m | 5:30PM1.42m | 5:35AM1.32m | 6:05PM1.41m | 6:13AM1.27m | 6:43PM1.39m | 6:57AM1.21m | 7:26PM1.36m | 7:50AM1.16m | 8:19PM1.33m | 8:58AM1.11m | 9:25PM1.30m | 10:19AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.33m | 11:12AM0.21m | 11:38PM0.34m | 11:44AM0.24m | 00:15AM0.36m | 12:18PM0.29m | 00:57AM0.37m | 12:58PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.41m | 2:49AM0.41m | 2:51PM0.47m | 4:03AM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:49 |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 311 | 231 | 254 | 127 | 108 | 32 | 75 | 80 | 37 | 80 | 561 | 403 | 398 | 377 | 383 | 396 | 1291 | 1042 | 2320 | 2916 | 3298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | W 8 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 58 | 22 | 72 | 33 | 40 | 115 | 106 | 89 | 82 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 190 | 844 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSE 11 | W 8 | SE 12 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SW 18 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 23 | SE 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 22 | 67 | 44 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 60 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 71 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 34 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | 228 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 286 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
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