Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.4° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SE swell.

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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk straight. The next couple of weeks are going to be a real grind for anyone wanting to surf Muizenberg. There’s a long stretch of almost nothing worth paddling out for, and I’m not going to sugar-coat it. The first real glimmer of something decent doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 22nd, and even then, it’s just a morning window. After that, we’ve got another gap until the real standout arrives on Thursday the 24th. That’s the day to mark on the calendar.

From Tuesday the 15th right through to Monday the 21st, it’s just poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or strong, the swell is mixed up, and the period is all over the place. There’s some swell in the water, but it’s messy and hard to ride. The combined energy is mostly moderate – a few hundred up to over a thousand – but it doesn’t matter if the wind’s ruining it. The water temp is 58°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want the thicker wetsuit. That’s for the first day we’re talking about, and it stays pretty chilly throughout.

Now, Tuesday the 22nd morning: it’s glassy, light wind, and the surf report says “expect good surf conditions.” Swell is small, around 4ft from the SSE with a short period of 6 seconds. It’s not big, not particularly powerful, but it’s clean. That’s the only real window before another dry spell. The afternoon drops off, and Wednesday the 23rd is back to marginal at best, with a bit of cross-off wind but short-period, weak swell.

Then comes Thursday the 24th. That’s the standout. Morning sees a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps way up to 2007 – that’s strong. Wind is light offshore from the NW, so the face is clean. This is the best surf of the whole outlook. It’s solid, powerful, and the period is long enough to give the waves some real push. It’s more than 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the one. The afternoon also holds up well, 5ft SSW, 13 seconds, light cross-off wind, still clean.

After that, it fades fast. Friday the 25th is back to poor, with cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. The weekend brings more onshore wind and building, short-period swell, but it’s messy. The combined energy is moderate to strong, but the wind kills it. Then Monday the 28th is still poor. The only other moment of interest is Tuesday the 29th morning – again, small, around 4ft from the SSE with a 10-second period, and light offshore to cross-off wind, clean. But it’s not big, maybe for a longboard or a funboard.

So, to sum it up: Thursday the 24th is your day. Big-ish, clean, offshore – that’s the one. But if you can’t make it, Tuesday the 22nd morning and Tuesday the 29th morning are the only other windows, and they’re small and clean but nothing to write home about. The rest is a write-off. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.4
SW
18
1
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
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11
1.8
SE
7
2.1
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7
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SE
7
1.6
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7
2
SSE
7
1.3
SW
14
1.3
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14
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.7
SSE
6
0.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
486
1688
398
734
851
555
442
326
298
416
398
207
361
656
696
543
301
209
207
147
Wind (km/h)
40
NNW
40
NNW
25
S
35
SE
40
SE
30
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
35
SE
40
ESE
45
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SE
25
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40
SSE
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SSE
35
SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:29PM1.40m
5:48AM1.25m
5:59PM1.27m
6:22AM1.13m
6:34PM1.13m
7:06AM1.01m
7:26PM1.01m
8:42AM0.91m
9:33PM0.93m
11:21AM0.95m
11:39PM0.99m
12:27PM1.07m
00:35AM1.10m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.26m
11:44PM0.28m
11:47AM0.38m
00:14AM0.41m
12:18PM0.50m
00:52AM0.53m
1:00PM0.63m
1:59AM0.64m
2:49PM0.73m
4:46AM0.66m
5:46PM0.68m
6:12AM0.56m
6:42PM0.56m
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6:37
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 mm
17
Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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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.

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