Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the local surf picture for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to be honest, but we’ve got a few glimmers.

Things start off a little rough. Tuesday the 28th is a write-off – strong onshore winds and messy, poor conditions. We’ll have to wait a couple of days for anything worthwhile. Wednesday the 29th is marginal with light cross-onshore breezes.

The first real standout comes on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. Muizenberg is looking clean with glassy conditions. Swell is a modest 4ft from the SW with a solid 13-second period, giving the waves some shape. The combined energy is moderate (506). It’s a good session for a beginner or for someone wanting a fun, easy paddle. The water temp is about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August keep the trend going with small, clean waves. Friday morning has glassy conditions on 3ft SW swell, and Saturday is glassy all day with 3ft SW swell. The energy is in the low 200s, so it’s weak but fun. Sunday the 2nd of August brings a nice change with a gentle offshore wind from the NNW, cleaning up the 3ft SW swell. This is a solid pick for a weekend session.

Now, Monday the 3rd of August sees a pulse of new swell, 6ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore and messy, so it’s not worth the drive. Tuesday the 4th of August is back to glassy conditions with a clean 5ft SW swell – very good conditions for a mid-week dawn patrol.

Wednesday the 5th of August is interesting. The swell picks up to 7ft from the SW, and we get a fresh offshore wind from the NW in the afternoon. The energy is strong (1597) and the waves will be clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers looking for a punchier wave, but the 14-second period means it might be a bit straight at the beach, so watch the banks.

The weekend of the 9th of August is a big one. On Sunday morning, the 9th, we’re looking at a massive 15ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is off the charts (13658) and the wind is light and offshore. This is an expert-only zone. The swell is too big for this break, and while it’s a phenomenal sight, it’s not for paddling. Later in the day the wind swings onshore and ruins it.

Looking further out, the 12th of August is a highlight. Wednesday morning has glassy conditions with a solid 7ft SW swell from a 15-second period. The energy is very strong (2117). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water is clean, the waves have power, and the long period will give you some proper groundswell lines. The only downside is the onshore wind later in the day.

So, the best on offer is the Thursday the 30th of July morning session for clean, fun waves, and the Wednesday the 12th of August morning for a bigger, more powerful swell for the experienced crew. The Sunday the 9th is a monster, but it’s a spectacle, not a surfing day for most.

Rusty.

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