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Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
18.1° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Muizenberg this week:

The surf forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 23rd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SSE
1.8
SE
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.4
SSE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1614141312101012121211671214141388811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7069828119188197915963783903192932972795171175876587806335260190
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
45
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
40
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		onononononononononglassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:21AM
1.70
3:41PM
1.58
3:54AM
1.74
4:15PM
1.58
4:29AM
1.72
4:52PM
1.53
5:05AM
1.64
5:30PM
1.44
5:45AM
1.51
6:14PM
1.32
6:32AM
1.35
7:09PM
1.18
7:35AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.03
9:37AM
-0.03
9:43PM
0.00
10:10AM
-0.06
10:17PM
0.02
10:46AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.07
11:23AM
0.05
11:31PM
0.17
12:04PM
0.18
12:15AM
0.31
12:54PM
0.33
1:12AM
0.46
2:06PM
0.48
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52-
Sunset--6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--21----------------
Temp. °C212121191919181819181919192223212324212122
Feels °C (?)191917171715151414121513131919172323222222
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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 16 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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