
Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 630 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1548 | 503 | 336 | 246 | 469 | 276 | 338 | 390 | 541 | 195 | 171 | 106 | 93 | 69 | 66 | 67 | 119 | 314 | 514 | 360 | 254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:30PM1.69m | 3:51AM1.55m | 4:03PM1.68m | 4:26AM1.51m | 4:38PM1.62m | 5:03AM1.44m | 5:17PM1.51m | 5:45AM1.33m | 6:02PM1.37m | 6:37AM1.21m | 7:01PM1.21m | 7:55AM1.10m | 8:35PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19AM0.05m | 9:46PM-0.02m | 9:51AM0.06m | 10:19PM-0.00m | 10:26AM0.10m | 10:55PM0.06m | 11:03AM0.18m | 11:35PM0.17m | 11:46AM0.29m | 00:23AM0.30m | 12:40PM0.43m | 1:28AM0.44m | 2:07PM0.55m | 3:14AM0.52m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
195 | 503 | 336 | 193 | 152 | 94 | 176 | 168 | 238 | 88 | 171 | 106 | 93 | 69 | 66 | 67 | 119 | 314 | 514 | 360 | 254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | E 12 | — | SE 6 |
— | 50 | 85 | 100 | 5 | 21 | 82 | 24 | 104 | 195 | 44 | 60 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 81 | 28 | 3 | — | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | ESE 11 | W 7 | SW 6 | NW 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | — | 17 | 15 | — | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 |
1548 | 188 | 185 | 246 | 469 | 276 | 338 | 390 | 541 | — | — | 6 | 43 | 82 | 29 | 25 | — | — | 16 | 119 | 126 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 335 | 376 | 35 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 335 | 42 | 200 | 163 | 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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