Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at the Cape Town surf over the next couple of weeks.
It’s been a bit quiet, but things are about to get real. The first solid session on offer is Thursday morning the 16th, with a solid 6ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds. That’s a lot of power, with a combined energy of 1155 (moderate to strong), and it’s glassy. This is serious surf for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 21st. A massive 8ft to 8ft SW groundswell rolls in, with a period of 14-15 seconds and a huge combined energy of 2496 (strong). That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is clean and offshore on Tuesday afternoon, but this size is for experts only. Muizenberg is a beach break, so with that long period, the waves might be a bit straight and close out, but the power is undeniable.
Honestly, the best window for decent size and clean conditions is the morning of Saturday the 25th. You’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, combined energy of 2426 (strong), and slight offshore wind. The surf is excellent for experienced surfers, but again, too big for beginners.
After that, from the 26th through the 27th, it turns onshore and messy, with poor to marginal surf. Then the 28th looks promising again with a smaller, cleaner 5ft SW swell and gentle offshore winds – a great chance for a fun, cleaner session.
Late in the period, the 30th and 31st see a massive 12ft to 13ft SW swell, with combined energy over 5000 (very strong). The wind is glassy, but this is so big the break is predicted to be too big for surfing. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for paddle surfing, it’s a big no-go unless you’re a pro.
Crowds are often an issue at Muizenberg, so even on the good days, expect company.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1779 | 1155 | 777 | 614 | 414 | 296 | 181 | 241 | 264 | 463 | 448 | 273 | 202 | 204 | 194 | 691 | 2491 | 2424 | 1776 | 1348 | 1202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:28AM1.54m | 4:56PM1.62m | 5:11AM1.48m | 5:38PM1.59m | 5:54AM1.39m | 6:19PM1.52m | 6:36AM1.28m | 7:00PM1.42m | 7:21AM1.17m | 7:44PM1.31m | 8:13AM1.07m | 8:35PM1.19m | 9:19AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.01m | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.07m | 11:55PM0.15m | 12:00PM0.16m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:39PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:20PM0.39m | 2:13AM0.43m | 2:07PM0.50m | 3:13AM0.51m | 3:12PM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
 | 5:53 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1779 | 1155 | 777 | 614 | 414 | 296 | 181 | 241 | 264 | 463 | 448 | 273 | 202 | 204 | 194 | 691 | 2491 | 2424 | 1776 | 1348 | 1202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 51 | 61 | 126 | 39 | 33 | 68 | 54 | 30 | 105 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SSE 7 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 96 | 59 | 37 | 23 | 34 | 48 | 18 | 28 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 32 | 105 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 317 | 336 | 198 | 18 | 0 |
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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).
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