Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for us. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The good stuff is pretty thin on the ground for a stretch, but don't lose hope. The water temp is sitting at a cool 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a good steamer.
The first real glimmer comes on Sunday the 13th. Sunday afternoon at Muizenberg is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the SW. The wind is dead glassy, which is a massive positive – the face will be like a mirror. That swell is carrying some serious weight with a combined wave energy of 1034, and a long 14-second period, so those sets will have some push. It’s a bit of a standout for the near-term, but it’s only for experienced surfers; it’ll be clean and lined up.
Then things go quiet again. There’s a long dry spell from Monday the 14th all the way through to Friday the 18th, with howling onshores and messy conditions. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, if you can wait, keep your eye on Saturday the 19th morning. The swell drops a hair to 4ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy again. Combined energy is still pumping at 917. It’s another chance for some clean, groomed lines. Sunday the 20th morning is also glassy with 4ft swell, but it’s a little weaker.
Further out, there’s a pulse showing up around the 26th of September that jumps to 8ft from the WSW, but the wind is howling onshore, so it’s a write-off for surfing. Then on the 28th, we’ve got some serious size – 8ft and 10ft from the SW and SSW – but again, those strong onshore winds ruin the party. That’s a lot of juice with energy readings of 3278 and 2952, but without clean wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not for the faint of heart or the average joe.
Honestly, the best of the bunch is that glassy Sunday the 13th afternoon. Grab it while you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 518 | 331 | 178 | 112 | 106 | 96 | 486 | 1748 | 1091 | 669 | 459 | 555 | 389 | 326 | 570 | 537 | 481 | 650 | 495 | 431 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.63m | 4:47AM1.45m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:18AM1.36m | 5:29PM1.40m | 5:48AM1.25m | 5:59PM1.27m | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:34PM1.13m | 7:06AM1.01m | 7:26PM1.01m | 8:42AM0.91m | 9:33PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.08m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:15PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.26m | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:47AM0.38m | 00:14AM0.41m | 12:18PM0.50m | 00:52AM0.53m | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:59AM0.64m | 2:49PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.66m | |||||||
 |  |  | |  |  |  | |  | |  |  | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 742 | 518 | 331 | 178 | 112 | 106 | 96 | 486 | 1748 | 1091 | 669 | 459 | 555 | 389 | 326 | 570 | 537 | 481 | 650 | 495 | 431 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 18 | SE 13 | N 4 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | SW 11 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 158 | 117 | 69 | 57 | 42 | 27 | 79 | 7 | 3 | 102 | 101 | 165 | 106 | 26 | — | 58 | 31 | 91 | 164 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | ESE 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 14 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | — | ESE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 490 | 399 | 5 | 40 | 92 | 147 | 83 | 198 | — | 5 | 176 | 81 | 46 | 126 | 107 | 141 | 219 | 114 | 103 | 164 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 164 | 65 | 174 | 222 | 18 | 256 | 335 | 23 | 35 | 200 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Muizenberg surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest