Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
15.5°C
0.9° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 19th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
2
SW
12
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
344
338
445
1112
1426
1012
728
542
455
503
789
536
334
146
111
54
32
21
94
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
NW
25
WNW
30
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
30
SSE
Wind State
glassy
off
off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
on
High Tide
10:36PM0.96m
11:24AM1.09m
11:45PM1.06m
12:09PM1.22m
00:30AM1.17m
12:45PM1.35m
1:07AM1.29m
1:18PM1.47m
1:42AM1.40m
1:52PM1.58m
2:18AM1.48m
2:26PM1.65m
2:54AM1.54m
Low Tide
4:58AM0.59m
5:52PM0.56m
5:54AM0.49m
6:33PM0.43m
6:34AM0.39m
7:06PM0.29m
7:09AM0.29m
7:39PM0.16m
7:43AM0.20m
8:12PM0.05m
8:17AM0.13m
8:46PM-0.02m
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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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