Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming for Muizenberg in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a slow start. The water’s sitting at 57°, a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want that extra rubber. The first few days are just small and marginal.
Your first real chance comes Sunday afternoon, the 5th of July. You’ve got a 3ft swell out of the WSW with a clean offshore breeze at around 6 mph. Energy is moderate (226). Not a big day, but clean and fun.
Monday morning, the 6th of July, is the first standout. 5ft of SW groundswell with an 11-second period and zero wind – glassy conditions. Combined energy is a solid moderate 604. This is clean, easy surf for most skill levels.
Tuesday morning, the 7th, repeats the magic: 5ft from the SW, glassy, 12-second period, with energy at 628. Set the alarm early.
Then the wind takes a turn. From Wednesday the 8th through the rest of that week and into the next, persistent strong onshore winds from the southeast ruin it. Swell hangs around, even hitting 6ft at one point, but it’s blown out and choppy. A solid week of poor conditions.
Things clean up again on Thursday morning, the 16th of July. Glassy conditions return with a 5ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (555). A good reset day.
The absolute highlight arrives Friday afternoon, the 17th of July. This is the big one: 8ft of SW groundswell with a 13-second period and full glass. Combined energy is a strong 1824. This is excellent, powerful surf – but it’s for experienced surfers only. At this size, the long period can make it close out at the beach, but the sets will be clean and the paddle out manageable between waves.
After that, the weekend of the 18th and 19th drops off but stays clean and offshore – a nice, cruisy finish.
So your best bets: Monday the 6th morning and Friday the 17th afternoon. One for fun, one for the big stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 141 | 130 | 88 | 126 | 636 | 583 | 492 | 604 | 603 | 761 | 969 | 699 | 643 | 949 | 1065 | 854 | 620 | 466 | 451 | 383 | 329 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:06PM1.39m | 6:14AM1.25m | 6:43PM1.37m | 6:58AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.35m | 7:51AM1.14m | 8:20PM1.31m | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:19PM0.28m | 00:58AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.40m | 2:50AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:11PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | 5:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 141 | 140 | 82 | 126 | 636 | 583 | 492 | 604 | 603 | 761 | 969 | 699 | 643 | 949 | 1065 | 854 | 620 | 466 | 451 | 383 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 130 | 88 | 78 | 21 | 20 | 151 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 134 | 580 | 574 | 30 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | 25 | 317 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 23 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 34 | 39 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 10 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 44 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 119 | 170 | 216 | 190 | 237 | 284 | 242 | 329 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 35 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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