Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.7
SW
9
1.7
WSW
8
2.4
SW
11
2.1
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.7
SSE
11
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
151
138
75
89
65
79
335
1302
919
1022
972
1297
1648
1311
746
643
363
363
919
1134
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SE
0
W
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
S
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
glassy
on
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:22AM1.06m
10:21PM1.16m
11:03AM1.08m
11:37PM1.25m
12:12PM1.16m
00:30AM1.34m
1:00PM1.24m
1:11AM1.42m
1:39PM1.31m
1:46AM1.47m
2:12PM1.37m
2:17AM1.50m
2:43PM1.40m
2:47AM1.51m
Low Tide
3:47PM0.50m
4:58AM0.50m
5:15PM0.47m
6:10AM0.40m
6:16PM0.40m
6:59AM0.30m
7:02PM0.33m
7:36AM0.21m
7:39PM0.28m
8:09AM0.15m
8:13PM0.24m
8:38AM0.12m
8:44PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
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6:12
6:10
6:09
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
10
7
Temp °C
21
24
22
19
20
17
17
16
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
18
21
19
16
18
16
12
13
12
10
9
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.3
SW
15
2.1
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
12
1.7
S
11
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
220
151
138
75
89
65
79
33
919
1022
972
1297
1648
1311
746
193
363
363
919
1134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
15
1.1
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
15
5
3
34
17
319
96
60
302
222
10
59
104
164
98
68
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SW
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
40
38
6
10
19
11
25
39
52
53
41
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
1
WNW
6
1.7
WSW
8
2.4
SW
11
0.6
SE
4
1
ESE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.7
SSE
11
1
SE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.5
SSE
4
Energy kJ
2
5
3
80
335
1302
14
48
82
643
51
19
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
8
0
0
0
0
164
8
163
35
2769
14
11
19
11
11
335
23
11
42
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
1
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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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