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Muizenberg surf break

Muizenberg surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 SAST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
17.9° C
 (Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)111111141316141413121012121112111112121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2152072043523577069308116401096600647341298303293246503579428330
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
NNW
30
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
S
15
S
5
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
1.47
2:50AM
1.62
3:07PM
1.54
3:21AM
1.70
3:41PM
1.58
3:54AM
1.74
4:15PM
1.58
4:29AM
1.72
4:52PM
1.53
5:05AM
1.64
5:30PM
1.44
5:45AM
1.51
6:14PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34AM
0.16
8:40PM
0.10
9:05AM
0.04
9:11PM
0.03
9:37AM
-0.03
9:43PM
0.00
10:10AM
-0.06
10:17PM
0.02
10:46AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.07
11:23AM
0.05
11:31PM
0.17
12:04PM
0.18
12:15AM
0.31
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53-
cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222320212220222220191918182020222320212119
Feels °C (?)222318192017221920161515141515212220191816
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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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