Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.3° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 (Oct 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
13
2.2
SW
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2.4
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14
2.3
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14
1.8
SW
13
1.1
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0.9
SW
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12
1.9
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SW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
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12
1.3
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11
1.2
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11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.9
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1044
1708
2423
2060
1094
411
244
349
1083
748
786
996
1091
772
542
445
338
287
249
829
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
15
SSE
30
SSE
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SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
20
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10
ESE
15
NW
25
NW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:56PM1.37m
5:19AM1.26m
5:27PM1.25m
5:54AM1.16m
6:02PM1.13m
6:40AM1.06m
6:52PM1.02m
8:01AM0.98m
8:31PM0.94m
10:06AM0.99m
10:36PM0.96m
11:24AM1.09m
11:45PM1.06m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.28m
11:19AM0.39m
11:40PM0.38m
11:53AM0.50m
00:18AM0.49m
12:39PM0.61m
1:16AM0.59m
2:12PM0.70m
3:10AM0.64m
4:42PM0.67m
4:58AM0.59m
5:52PM0.56m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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