Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, it's Rusty. Let's get into what we've got coming.

Water temp is about 57°F right now, a couple of degrees cooler than usual for this time of year. The ocean's got a bit of a winter chill on it.

We've got some surf lined up, but there's a rough patch in the middle. The first real action is from Thursday, the 13th of August. The swell is around 5ft from the southwest, with a super long 17-second period – that's deep ocean energy rolling in. The power is high at 1669. Thursday morning has a cross-offshore breeze, but the wave quality is what matters. That long period groundswell will wrap in at Muizenberg, but because it's a beach setup, those waves might jack up a bit fast. It's excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday afternoon cleans up beautifully with a light offshore wind from the NW, dropping to 5ft but still packing a punch (1077 energy). That's your top pick for the first few days – glassy, clean, and solid.

Friday the 14th is smaller, with the swell easing to 4ft. The morning is cross-off, but the afternoon gets a nice NW offshore wind, making it a clean little session. Not a classic, but a good one.

Now, Saturday the 15th of August. Saturday morning at Muizenberg is glassy – a light breeze from the SE and a 4ft swell from the WSW at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate at 512. For a spot that can be inconsistent, this is a rare window of pure glass. The wind makes it silky smooth. That's my pick for the best session of the first few days. Get out early before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

Sunday the 16th is solid, with offshore winds all day and the swell building to 5ft in the afternoon (807 energy) with a 15-second period. Clean waves all day.

Monday the 17th morning is another glassy beauty. The swell is up to 6ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, with strong energy at 936. That's getting into the zone where beginners should stay on the beach, but for the rest of us, it's a proper session. The ESE wind is dead calm.

Tuesday the 18th is still decent at 5ft, but the wind gets a bit messy.

Then we hit a bad run. From Wednesday the 19th through to Monday the 24th of August, it's onshore garbage. Strong winds, with some near gale force, and the swell direction goes to the SE and SSE with a pitiful 7-second period. The energy drops into the hundreds. For this beach-and-reef setup, those conditions are better for a kite than a surfboard. You're looking at a 6-day stretch where you don't want to bother.

Tuesday the 25th of August shows a small sign of life. The afternoon has a moderate offshore wind from the NW, and while the swell is only 3ft from the SW at 12 seconds, it's clean. The energy is low at 202, but it's a rideable little wave.

Wednesday the 26th is similar – small but clean with offshore winds. The swell is only 2ft with a 16-second period, which is a bit of a tease. Very weak.

Finally, near the end of the window, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August, things pick up again. Thursday afternoon has a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a gentle offshore wind from the NW. Energy is back to 528. It's clean and has some push. That's the best of the second week, though it's far out so keep an eye on the forecast. Friday the 28th is similar, with a cross-offshore breeze and a chance of rain showers – still worth a look.

So, the absolute standout is Saturday 15th of August morning at Muizenberg. Glassy, clean, and a solid little groundswell. The second best is Thursday 13th of August afternoon with that big, clean energy. The middle week is a write-off.

Rusty out.

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