Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
14.0°C
2.0° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 1.8m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 9th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 9th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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3
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1609
1264
869
536
1387
1021
603
457
389
228
425
269
433
441
377
724
1018
1129
1613
1736
1116
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
SW
20
SSE
0
SSE
15
S
10
S
5
SW
10
S
5
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
5
SE
5
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
off
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:25PM1.62m
2:47AM1.50m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.51m
3:27PM1.61m
3:49AM1.49m
3:56PM1.56m
4:18AM1.43m
4:26PM1.47m
4:48AM1.36m
4:56PM1.37m
5:19AM1.26m
5:27PM1.25m
Low Tide
8:17AM0.12m
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
10:49AM0.29m
11:09PM0.28m
11:19AM0.39m
11:40PM0.38m
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Temp °C
16
18
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19
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Feels °C
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18
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13
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14
14
12
14
15
14
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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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