Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Muizenberg surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3729
2717
1712
1408
976
549
367
386
338
309
273
263
380
782
734
368
299
496
488
349
231
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
0
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
off
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.31m
2:22AM1.39m
2:52PM1.33m
2:56AM1.39m
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.34m
4:04AM1.36m
4:34PM1.33m
4:39AM1.32m
5:10PM1.30m
5:14AM1.27m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
8:44AM0.20m
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.31m
9:49AM0.21m
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.36m
10:55AM0.26m
11:13PM0.40m
11:29AM0.30m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
15
16
15
15
16
15
17
18
18
18
19
17
15
16
16
14
14
14
15
16
13
11
14
13
13
13
13
16
17
18
17
17
15
13
10
10
8
5
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
3729
2717
1712
1408
976
549
367
386
338
309
273
263
380
782
734
368
299
496
488
349
176
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.2
S
12
0.1
E
8
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
4
4
4
21
198
12
1
198
237
88
58
55
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
34
40
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.1
E
8
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
1.5
SSE
7
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
2
6
17
4
1
2
1
65
74
88
237
231
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
Distance (km)
14
14
19
14
14
11
11
11
11
11
0
0
0
14
162
23
23
25
96
25
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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