Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the Cape Town stretch, specifically for Muizenberg.

Alright, so the long and short of it is: we've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The start of the period is a write-off, but then things get interesting. There's a solid run of clean, offshore conditions later in the first week and into the second, but the swell sizes are all over the place. We're looking at a real standout session on the 15th of September that looks like the main event, but it's a long way off. Let's break it down.

First up, we have to be patient. Wednesday the 2nd of September is a no-go. The water is a bit colder than normal at 57°, with a cross-onshore breeze making it a choppy mess. The swell is there at 6 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind ruins it. The combined energy is strong (1266). The next few days, from Thursday the 3rd right through to Sunday the 6th, are pretty grim. We're looking at a lot of onshore wind, sometimes near gale force, with messy, short-period swell. Not worth paddling out for.

Things finally start to turn around on Monday the 7th of September. The wind swings around to the NW, giving us a cross-offshore breeze in the morning and a clean offshore in the afternoon. The swell is small, 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but with a solid 13-second period. The energy is moderate (627). It's a clean, small-wave day – a good one for a longboard or a funboard.

Tuesday the 8th of September keeps that clean theme going, with light NW winds and a 2 ft to 3 ft SSW swell. The energy is weak (223), but the conditions are clean. Good for a beginner session.

The middle of the week, from the 9th to the 11th, is a frustrating mix of small, weak swell and onshore winds. Not much to report.

Then the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September shows a bit of life. Saturday the 12th has a 8 ft to 8 ft SE swell, which is a short 7-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. The swell is a bit raw and short-period, but the clean conditions make it rideable. The combined energy is moderate (631). For the more experienced crew, it's worth a look, but that short period means it's going to be a bit dumpy. Sunday the 13th drops back down to a 5 ft SE swell, but the afternoon brings a clean, long-period SSW groundswell of 3 ft at 14 seconds. That's a sneaky one for the point, with the energy picking up (713).

Now, for the highlight. Monday the 15th of September is the standout. The wind is a moderate offshore from the NW, which is the optimum direction for Muizenberg. The afternoon session looks proper, with a 5 ft SW swell and a very long period of 16 seconds. This is a powerful groundswell with a combined energy of 1062. This is a classic Muizenberg swell. That long period will wrap around the bay and give some long, clean lines. The water is a bit colder than average for the time of year at 57°, but on a day like this, you won't care. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a bit of a wait, but it promises to be excellent surf for experienced surfers.

The good news is the run of offshore winds continues for a few days after that, with the 14th and 15th of September offering clean, manageable SSW swell. The 16th of September sees the wind shift back to the SW, bringing a cross-chop again, so that run of clean waves is over.

So, the call is clear. Be patient through the early muck. The 7th and 8th of September are small but clean. The real prize is the afternoon of the 15th of September, with that long-period SW groundswell and offshore wind. It's a long way off, but it looks like a seriously good day for Muizenberg.

Rusty, signing off.

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