Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 7th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
0.6
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)121313131211121615141313131312126771614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1236880722421335245303310924641570511618643503647195173135163802
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
0
NW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
S
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
SSE
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononglasscross-
on
onononcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
1.15
6:13AM
1.14
6:48PM
1.05
7:00AM
1.03
8:07PM
0.97
8:36AM
0.95
10:20PM
0.98
10:47AM
0.98
11:41PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
0.38
12:01AM
0.50
12:29PM
0.49
12:43AM
0.61
1:25PM
0.59
2:08AM
0.70
3:22PM
0.63
4:48AM
0.68
5:15PM
0.57
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-6:32--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172019252620212325222120191918192120222524
Feels °C (?)151716242419202223202020181715181918222424
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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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