Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 04 May 2026 SAST
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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 10th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
4
4
2
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SSW
11
2.1
S
11
2.3
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
8
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
2.5
WSW
8
4
WSW
12
4
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
732
745
633
836
917
1087
1197
1071
530
189
185
319
748
750
606
521
373
392
977
3826
4950
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
15
N
20
NNE
25
SE
20
SSE
40
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
5
NNE
20
NNW
35
NNW
35
W
40
W
45
W
45
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:43PM1.33m
4:49AM1.33m
5:17PM1.26m
5:23AM1.24m
5:56PM1.19m
6:01AM1.16m
6:43PM1.12m
6:50AM1.07m
7:48PM1.08m
8:03AM1.01m
9:09PM1.09m
9:36AM1.01m
10:24PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:04AM0.28m
11:17PM0.41m
11:38AM0.36m
11:55PM0.49m
12:18PM0.43m
00:45AM0.57m
1:10PM0.50m
1:58AM0.62m
2:22PM0.54m
3:33AM0.61m
3:46PM0.53m
4:54AM0.52m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:58
5:57
3
2
1
1
19
10
4
4
Temp °C
17
17
16
15
17
16
17
17
16
16
16
16
15
17
16
16
17
15
13
14
15
14
13
13
10
14
11
10
10
10
12
11
11
11
14
13
12
12
7
8
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SSW
11
2.1
S
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
SW
14
1.6
SSE
10
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SE
13
1.2
SW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
119
745
633
836
917
1087
113
149
530
171
180
170
748
750
606
521
373
392
53
32
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SE
13
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SE
12
0.4
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
17
113
69
13
361
215
171
44
136
138
154
319
209
89
494
269
199
127
35
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.5
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
20
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.7
SW
13
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
S
7
0.8
SW
15
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
7
82
3
2
49
90
7
42
18
60
167
30
51
24
309
60
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
13
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
SE
3
2.3
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
12
0.4
NW
3
1.1
NW
5
1.4
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
4
WSW
12
4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
732
4
1
1
3
1197
1071
189
185
140
85
429
2
51
232
977
3826
4950
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
Distance (km)
3
3
0
18
23
11
883
198
11
11
23
11
11
11
0
0
397
336
376
1048
358
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
5
3
4
6
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Muizenberg, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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