Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's coming up for us over the next couple of weeks. I'm looking at one spot here: Muizenberg.
Right now, the outlook is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch ahead where the conditions just aren't playing ball. For the first ten days or so, from Monday the 14th through to about the 23rd, it’s mostly a write-off. We're looking at persistent onshore winds from the SE, and a lot of that swell is wrapping in with a lot of wind. The wave energy through that period is moderate to strong (221 to 763), but it's all blown out. It’s not what you want on your board. There's a real gap there where you're better off doing something else.
Now, the first real flicker of something good shows up later on. On Friday the 25th, things start to shift. The morning still looks a bit marginal with a 6ft S swell, but it's the afternoon that grabs your attention. We get a nice 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period. The kicker? A gentle offshore wind from the NW. That’s the recipe for clean lines. The combined energy jumps right up (1800), and while it's on the bigger side, it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole period, for sure. Keep an eye on that Friday afternoon.
The next day, Saturday the 26th, starts promising but gets messy. The morning has a 7ft SW groundswell, still with that long 15-second period, and light cross-offshore winds, keeping it clean with energy up at 1930. It looks great on paper, but the afternoon gets hammered by a strong SE wind, so get out early if you can.
Looking further out, Monday the 28th has a big 8ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The energy is massive (2985), but it’s onshore. That's big and strong, but not clean. Then, we get a real surprise on Tuesday the 29th. The morning brings a 4ft SSW swell, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely glassy. The combined energy is still solid (727), and the report says "expect very good surf conditions." That Tuesday morning is your other golden ticket, but it's a long way off, so treat it as a promising rumour for now.
So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a dud. Focus on Friday the 25th afternoon for the best combo of clean, punchy surf. That Tuesday morning the 29th also looks like a glassy gem if the forecast holds.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 331 | 178 | 112 | 106 | 96 | 486 | 1513 | 1186 | 690 | 520 | 555 | 435 | 278 | 203 | 570 | 473 | 241 | 464 | 340 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:47AM1.45m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:18AM1.36m | 5:29PM1.40m | 5:48AM1.25m | 5:59PM1.27m | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:34PM1.13m | 7:06AM1.01m | 7:26PM1.01m | 8:42AM0.91m | 9:33PM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:15PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.26m | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:47AM0.38m | 00:14AM0.41m | 12:18PM0.50m | 00:52AM0.53m | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:59AM0.64m | 2:49PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.66m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 6:35 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 20 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 331 | 178 | 112 | 106 | 96 | 486 | 1513 | 1186 | 690 | 520 | 555 | 435 | 278 | 198 | 570 | 473 | 232 | 464 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SW 18 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | E 12 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 69 | 43 | 23 | 7 | 78 | 7 | 156 | 102 | 135 | 125 | 106 | 3 | 32 | 203 | — | 125 | 241 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | N 4 | ESE 3 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 34 | 136 | 121 | 115 | 230 | 9 | 1 | 203 | 143 | 111 | 132 | 105 | 133 | 193 | 152 | 143 | 239 | 111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 55 | 164 | 65 | 174 | 222 | 21 | 36 | 200 | 36 | 163 | 200 | 200 | 41 | 162 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 11 |
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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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