Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming down the line for us at Muizenberg over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a slow starter, but there's a real pulse of energy forecast for the middle of next week that has my attention. Gotta wade through some blown-out slop to get there, though.
The first window to be on the water is Monday, September 7th. The morning session is looking perfect – glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the NW, and a clean 3ft swell from the WSW. That 14-second period tells us it's quality groundswell with solid energy (711). For the beginner-friendly setup at Muizenberg, this is the pick of the early window. The afternoon goes a bit lumpy with a cross-onshore wind, so get out there before lunch.
Tuesday the 8th, another glassy morning but the swell drops to a tiny 2ft, losing its punch (236). Still, if you're itching for a paddle, it'll be pretty.
From Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th, forget it. Strong cross-onshore winds and building chop ruin the shape. Friday is a complete washout with the wind howling straight onshore at 25 mph.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a mixed bag. Saturday stays messy. But keep an eye on Sunday afternoon, September 13th. The wind swings offshore from the NNW at a clean 12 mph, cleaning up a bumpy 4ft SW swell. It's not big, but the offshore wind will make it rideable.
The real standout is looking like Monday, September 14th. A clean 5ft SW groundswell that morning with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. But the main event is shaping up for Tuesday, September 15th. By Tuesday afternoon, we're talking a solid 8ft+ WSW swell with a long 14-second period, and wave energy readings are extremely high (2989). The wind will be a fresh offshore from the NNW, keeping it glassy. This is serious, powerful surf – well over 8ft – so this is for experts only. At this size and period, you'll need a bigger board and a strong paddle to get out the back. If you know what you're doing, the 15th is the date to chase.
After that, from the 16th onward, the winds turn unfavourable and the consistency drops off. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 should be fine for the dawn patrol glass-offs.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 757 | 352 | 581 | 303 | 114 | 108 | 73 | 140 | 136 | 386 | 1764 | 1307 | 859 | 591 | 500 | 368 | 604 | 1367 | 1155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.20m | 12:47PM1.27m | 1:06AM1.32m | 1:35PM1.43m | 1:53AM1.43m | 2:16PM1.56m | 2:33AM1.51m | 2:52PM1.66m | 3:10AM1.55m | 3:26PM1.70m | 3:44AM1.55m | 3:58PM1.69m | 4:16AM1.51m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM0.36m | 7:02PM0.35m | 7:23AM0.23m | 7:51PM0.20m | 8:05AM0.12m | 8:32PM0.09m | 8:42AM0.05m | 9:09PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.01m | 9:43PM-0.01m | 9:48AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 757 | 336 | 581 | 303 | 112 | 108 | 58 | 140 | 136 | 386 | 1764 | 1307 | 859 | 591 | 416 | 205 | 604 | 1367 | 1155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | WSW 14 | SE 9 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 84 | 352 | 13 | 111 | 114 | 54 | 40 | 15 | 12 | 229 | — | — | 24 | 156 | 10 | 47 | — | — | 117 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 23 | — | 12 | 10 | 37 | 73 | 7 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 95 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 228 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 49 | 257 | 374 | 500 | 368 | 242 | 306 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 21 | 376 | 315 | 35 | 397 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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