Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
13.1°C
2.6° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,745 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s 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 3.0m 16s 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
3
1
1
0
0
1
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.9
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
2
SSE
7
1.3
SW
15
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
21
1.6
SW
18
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
136
335
1092
846
604
373
383
417
696
1775
1020
595
511
282
181
112
112
629
1487
3664
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
40
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SE
15
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
2:16PM1.56m
2:33AM1.51m
2:52PM1.66m
3:10AM1.55m
3:26PM1.70m
3:44AM1.55m
3:58PM1.69m
4:16AM1.51m
4:29PM1.63m
4:47AM1.45m
4:59PM1.53m
5:18AM1.36m
5:29PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:05AM0.12m
8:32PM0.09m
8:42AM0.05m
9:09PM0.01m
9:16AM0.01m
9:43PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.03m
10:15PM0.01m
10:19AM0.08m
10:45PM0.07m
10:49AM0.16m
11:15PM0.17m
11:18AM0.26m
11:44PM0.28m
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6:54
6:52
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6:48
6:47
6:46
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6:32
6:32
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6:35
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Temp °C
17
18
15
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16
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18
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18
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16
16
15
Feels °C
16
16
13
13
13
12
9
11
10
10
11
12
18
20
18
12
12
12
8
8
11
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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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