Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
13.7°C
2.0° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
3
1
3
1
0
1
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
112
89
97
382
612
538
436
289
294
1033
899
938
492
451
343
301
394
229
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
15
SSE
5
SSE
20
NNE
15
SE
10
E
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
W
25
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
40
SE
20
ESE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:12AM1.22m
1:32PM1.34m
1:44AM1.33m
2:01PM1.47m
2:15AM1.43m
2:29PM1.57m
2:46AM1.50m
2:59PM1.65m
3:18AM1.54m
3:30PM1.69m
3:51AM1.55m
4:03PM1.68m
4:26AM1.51m
Low Tide
7:23AM0.33m
7:46PM0.30m
7:52AM0.23m
8:15PM0.18m
8:20AM0.14m
8:44PM0.08m
8:49AM0.08m
9:14PM0.01m
9:19AM0.05m
9:46PM-0.02m
9:51AM0.06m
10:19PM-0.00m
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6:35
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
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6:42
6:42
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
 mm
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1
11
14
1
Temp °C
22
16
17
18
20
22
21
24
22
20
16
18
16
16
16
14
16
19
15
Feels °C
24
17
16
17
21
22
22
21
23
20
14
14
14
12
11
7
10
12
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.

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