Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.6° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 15th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's take a look at what's on offer here, folks. Rusty here.

Truth be told, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a tough run for Muizenberg. We’ve got a long stretch of messy, blown-out conditions to get through before things finally clean up. This isn't going to be a week for getting excited; it’s one for patience.

The setup gets off to a poor start. From this Saturday the 12th right through to late September, the wind is mostly from the southeast, right onshore, and it’s fresh to strong. That’s going to trash the waves, no two ways about it. There’s plenty of swell energy – we’re looking at moderate to strong readings, like (1,219) and (1,976) on Saturday – but it’s all cross-purposes with the wind. The water is about 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We get a little glimmer on Monday the 14th afternoon when the wind shifts northwest and goes offshore. The problem is the swell is tiny, only about 3 ft, and the wave energy is weak (188). It’d be clean but you wouldn’t be getting much of a ride. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is similar – a bit more size at 4 ft with a nice, clean offshore breeze, but it’s still marginal.

There’s a glimmer of hope for beginners and those on longboards. The only real standout in this entire forecast is the very last weekend. Early on Sunday the 20th of September, we hit the jackpot. The wind goes completely glassy, zero mph, straight out of the southeast. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the southwest with a moderate 13-second period. The overall energy is moderate (578), but with that flat calm wind, the surf will be smooth and inviting. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Bring a log. Crowds will be likely here at Muizenberg though.

After that, Tuesday the 22nd keeps it going with some gentle offshore winds and a small, clean 3 ft to 3 ft swell. Good for a paddle if you missed the weekend.

But don’t get too comfortable. The wind swings back onshore by Wednesday the 23rd and the last week of the month looks like a return to the same old story. There’s a long gap of poor conditions before that Sunday the 20th, about five days of nothing much to write home about. The final week has size but is messy. That Sunday morning is the one, truly the best on offer. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the cleanest surf of the whole outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1171
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331
178
167
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121
728
1914
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450
338
396
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:58PM1.69m
4:16AM1.51m
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
Low Tide
9:48AM0.03m
10:15PM0.01m
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
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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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