Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, with some clean windows but a heck of a lot of onshore chop to wade through too.

The forecast kicks off at Muizenberg (South Africa) from Monday the 17th. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the WSW with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice, solid groundswell with good energy (1042). The water is sitting at 57°, and that’s a good 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick steamer. Monday morning is looking pretty workable with a cross-offshore breeze, so the waves should be clean despite the cloud cover.

Monday afternoon actually improves a bit with light rain and the same 6ft swell. The energy picks up slightly (1066), and it's looking excellent for experienced surfers. The cross-off wind is keeping things tidy.

Now, Tuesday the 18th is where things get ugly. The swell sticks around at 6-6ft from the SW, but a strong SSE wind swings onshore, turning the place into a choppy mess. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same – onshore wind and messy conditions. The swell gets a bit bigger on Thursday morning, hitting 8ft from the SW (energy of 1817), but with moderate cross-onshore winds at 12 mph, it’s just a big, blown-out wall. That's kite-surf territory, not paddle.

Friday the 21st offers a brief tease in the morning with a 5ft SSW swell and an onshore wind, but it’s marginal. The afternoon drops to 4ft and gets worse.

Here’s the real standout: Saturday the 22nd. Morning at Muizenberg is nearly perfect for a session. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW, period is 11 seconds, and the wind is a dead southerly at only 3 mph – pure glass. The combined energy is moderate at 457, but that glassy surface is the real prize. Get out there early before it gets too crowded, because it’s often busy here.

Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th is another rough patch. The wind goes back onshore, the swell drops off to 4ft to 4ft, and it’s mostly a write-off.

We get another good window on Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning offers 4ft of SW swell at 13 seconds with glassy conditions again, light wind from the SSE. That’s a real gem for some clean, fun waves.

Thursday the 27th looks promising too, especially in the afternoon. The swell is 4ft from the SW, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is light (476), but the shape should be there.

The final week is a tale of two halves. Friday the 28th brings a bigger 6ft SW swell (energy 1400) with a nice long 14-second period, but the wind is onshore again. The weekend of the 29th and 30th is similar – size is there (up to 8ft on the 31st with energy at 2592), but the wind is onshore and strong, making it a messy, expert-only affair if you’re brave.

Best Bet: Without a doubt, Saturday 22nd August morning is your ticket. That glassy surface on a clean 5ft swell is as good as it gets in this stretch. Wednesday 26th August morning is a close second.

Stay frothy.

- Rusty

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