Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 22 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (May 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. 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+)11AM (Fri 22nd May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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 Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
206
350
202
289
382
290
310
1029
1532
1363
919
558
428
1053
3074
3474
2384
1753
1526
1325
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
5
S
10
SSW
5
W
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
5
SE
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:23PM1.27m
8:56AM1.09m
9:38PM1.25m
10:19AM1.07m
10:47PM1.27m
11:29AM1.10m
11:44PM1.30m
12:24PM1.15m
00:31AM1.33m
1:07PM1.21m
1:11AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.39m
2:54AM0.45m
3:06PM0.45m
4:17AM0.45m
4:22PM0.48m
5:27AM0.41m
5:28PM0.47m
6:20AM0.35m
6:21PM0.44m
7:02AM0.30m
7:06PM0.40m
7:39AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
16
17
16
17
18
17
17
18
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
15
15
15
15
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
15
15
16
16
17
17
17
15
15
13
12
12
13
13
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
214
206
350
104
289
382
290
310
1029
1532
1363
919
558
428
1053
3074
3474
2384
1753
1526
1325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
8
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.8
SW
15
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
18
24
23
202
84
56
167
248
23
22
10
10
4
269
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
55
44
2
8
7
16
14
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.5
SE
4
Energy kJ
7
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
5
6
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
8
11
11
11
11
11
14
8
8
8
0
11
11
11
23
14
19
12
12
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
6
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
6
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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