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Muizenberg Surf Forecast
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Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 527 | 151 | 94 | 67 | 56 | 52 | 94 | 117 | 211 | 264 | 495 | 546 | 633 | 529 | 416 | 314 | 254 | 194 | 163 | 124 | 192 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:45AM 1.45 | 2:05PM 1.39 | 2:19AM 1.55 | 2:38PM 1.45 | 2:49AM 1.60 | 3:09PM 1.49 | 3:18AM 1.62 | 3:38PM 1.49 | 3:47AM 1.60 | 4:06PM 1.47 | 4:14AM 1.54 | 4:34PM 1.42 | 4:42AM 1.47 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:35PM 0.25 | 8:04AM 0.18 | 8:10PM 0.17 | 8:37AM 0.10 | 8:42PM 0.13 | 9:08AM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 9:36AM 0.04 | 9:40PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.06 | 10:08PM 0.15 | 10:30AM 0.11 | 10:35PM 0.21 | 10:56AM 0.19 | |||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | ||
| Sunset | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 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.
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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