Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 26 Dec 2025 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Muizenberg this week:

The surf forecast for Muizenberg over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 12 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 29th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 29th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 2nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.5
SSE
1.1
SE
0.6
SW
1.7
SSE
1.3
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1.1
SE
0.6
WSW
1.7
SE
1.3
SE
0.8
SW
1.8
SE
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)11111166106666611661161013121219
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26120216516484832091366043927823312216527398104178172133
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
SE
5
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
20
SSE
40
SSE
30
SE
20
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onglassononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
1.16
7:58AM
1.32
8:30PM
1.11
9:02AM
1.30
9:49PM
1.09
10:15AM
1.30
11:12PM
1.13
11:29AM
1.34
12:23AM
1.21
12:36PM
1.41
1:24AM
1.31
1:36PM
1.48
2:16AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:25AM
0.37
2:25PM
0.41
2:26AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.48
4:57PM
0.36
5:05AM
0.46
6:09PM
0.28
6:22AM
0.39
7:11PM
0.19
7:26AM
0.30
8:04PM
0.10
8:21AM
0.21
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37
Sunset7:59--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212021212023222325252422232225252223232122
Feels °C (?)151317161421181926252421211923211822211821
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Information about the Muizenberg Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Muizenberg provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Muizenberg can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Muizenberg 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 (Muizenberg) 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 Muizenberg 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Muizenberg, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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