Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 25 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Monday (May 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 28th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1344
1215
841
558
549
834
3348
3683
2736
3778
3633
2953
1977
1450
905
549
421
379
349
283
355
Wind (km/h)
0
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
5
SW
0
SW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
NNE
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:29AM1.10m
11:44PM1.30m
12:24PM1.15m
00:31AM1.33m
1:07PM1.21m
1:11AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.31m
2:22AM1.39m
2:52PM1.33m
2:56AM1.39m
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.47m
6:20AM0.35m
6:21PM0.44m
7:02AM0.30m
7:06PM0.40m
7:39AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
8:44AM0.20m
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.31m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
17
18
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
16
15
15
17
17
17
20
21
19
21
22
17
17
17
16
17
17
15
15
16
16
13
12
15
16
17
16
19
19
17
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
1344
1215
841
558
549
834
3348
3683
2736
3778
3633
2953
1977
1450
905
549
421
379
349
283
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
S
10
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
11
10
10
4
161
24
13
2
2
9
8
239
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.7
WSW
15
Energy kJ
2
8
5
191
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
Energy kJ
69
62
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
9
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
14
21
0
12
11
8
11
8
11
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
6
9
5
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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