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Monwabisi Strand Surf Forecast
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Monwabisi Strand surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 25 Jan 2025 SAST
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 Saturday (Jan 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 31st Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monwabisi Strand over the next 12 days.
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 295 | 321 | 264 | 216 | 209 | 243 | 423 | 458 | 404 | 169 | 341 | 650 | 157 | 157 | 160 | 136 | 268 | 449 | 1648 | 2417 | 1420 | 857 | 240 | 164 | 237 | 220 | 520 | 1100 | 1476 | 961 | 747 | 625 | 497 | 872 | 1278 | 3066 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | on | off | on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:35PM 1.16 | 1:26AM 1.14 | 1:28PM 1.26 | 2:07AM 1.26 | 2:10PM 1.37 | 2:44AM 1.39 | 2:49PM 1.47 | 3:19AM 1.51 | 3:27PM 1.54 | 3:55AM 1.61 | 4:05PM 1.58 | 4:30AM 1.67 | 4:43PM 1.57 | 5:07AM 1.69 | 5:22PM 1.52 | 5:45AM 1.66 | 6:03PM 1.43 | 6:26AM 1.58 | 6:48PM 1.32 | 7:11AM 1.46 | 7:41PM 1.19 | 8:07AM 1.32 | 8:53PM 1.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:14PM 0.43 | 7:26AM 0.51 | 7:57PM 0.31 | 8:09AM 0.39 | 8:33PM 0.20 | 8:48AM 0.28 | 9:08PM 0.10 | 9:26AM 0.18 | 9:42PM 0.03 | 10:03AM 0.10 | 10:16PM -0.01 | 10:42AM 0.06 | 10:51PM -0.00 | 11:21AM 0.07 | 11:27PM 0.05 | 12:02PM 0.11 | 12:05AM 0.14 | 12:46PM 0.20 | 12:48AM 0.26 | 1:37PM 0.31 | 1:38AM 0.40 | 2:42PM 0.43 | 2:50AM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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