Surf Forecasts:
Monwabisi Strand surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Monwabisi Strand in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Monwabisi Strand over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that will really get you excited. The water temperature is sitting right around 59°, which is just about average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.
The first real standout is Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We’ve got a nice 2ft of clean, lined-up S swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is a gentle E cross-off. That’s about as good as it gets for a smaller day—clean, glassy conditions, and the water will be smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 717. This is a solid option for a dawn session, especially if you want a tidy wave without the hassle.
Thursday morning, the 27th, also looks promising. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the S, with a 12-second period, and a NNW cross-off around 9 mph keeps things clean. Energy is moderate at 626, and the conditions are clean. This is another good morning to be in the water.
Now, we’ve got a bit of a quiet spell through the end of August and into the start of September, with onshore winds and smaller, weaker swells. The 30th and 31st look pretty ordinary.
But then, hang on—Tuesday, the 1st of September, brings a big pulse. The morning sees 7ft of SW swell with a 14-second period, and a solid N cross-off at 16 mph. The energy is strong at 1617, and it’s clean. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW, still with a long period and a cross-off wind. That’s expert territory, and honestly, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. If you’re a seasoned charger, maybe, but for most of us, it’s a look-and-see day.
The following week, the 3rd of September, we get a drop back to 7ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, and a light NW cross-off in the morning. Clean conditions and moderate energy at 880. This is a good option for strong intermediates.
The 6th of September, a Sunday morning, brings a glassy day with a 2ft, 16-second S swell and a light NW offshore—practically no wind. That’s a beautiful, clean low-tide wave for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is weak at 244, but it’s a peaceful, clean session.
After that, the 7th through the 9th of September offer mostly small, clean waves with onshore or light winds, but nothing to write home about.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are the mornings of the 26th and 27th of August, and the 3rd of September morning. The 6th of September is a glassy, small-wave gem. The 1st of September is too big for most.
Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but for now, those are the standout sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 266 | 529 | 438 | 502 | 501 | 344 | 277 | 175 | 138 | 183 | 164 | 316 | 241 | 528 | 319 | 298 | 198 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 2:14AM1.35m | 2:37PM1.44m | 2:44AM1.43m | 3:05PM1.53m | 3:14AM1.49m | 3:33PM1.61m | 3:44AM1.52m | 4:01PM1.65m | 4:15AM1.52m | 4:31PM1.65m | 4:47AM1.49m | 5:02PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.21m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:44PM0.08m | 10:48AM0.11m | 11:18PM0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 437 | 266 | 374 | 438 | 502 | 501 | 344 | 277 | 175 | 100 | 183 | 144 | 115 | 109 | 528 | 319 | 298 | 198 | 375 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | S 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 65 | 128 | 104 | 157 | 53 | 11 | 30 | 47 | 155 | 138 | 116 | 164 | 257 | 241 | 10 | 56 | 19 | 11 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 12 | SE 9 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 51 | 124 | 318 | 71 | 77 | 180 | 35 | 23 | 62 | 82 | 99 | 86 | 40 | 22 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 |
| kJ | 72 | 178 | 529 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 316 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 171 | 29 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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