Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got for Muizenberg over the next couple of weeks.

First off, these next few days are a write-off. From now through Wednesday morning, it’s onshore slop with poor conditions. The water temp sits at a cool 59°F which is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there. We get a weak bit of energy on Tuesday morning with a combined swell energy of 1320, but with a 19 mph SE wind blowing straight on, it’s a no-go. That’s the story for the start of the week.

The first real window of opportunity opens Thursday morning, August 27th. We get a clean offshore wind from the NW at only 6 mph, grooming a 4ft S swell with a solid 12-second period. This is a moderate energy window (646) and those light offshores will have the lines tidy. It’s inconsistent here normally, so don’t expect a constant barrage, but when a set rolls in, it’ll be clean. Thursday afternoon holds with a light cross-offshore wind and 4ft S swell, still well-shaped but a little smaller.

Saturday the 29th is a proper standout. Morning starts with a gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, cleaning up a 3ft WSW groundswell (414 energy), and it’s only going to improve. By Saturday afternoon, the swell picks up to 4ft SW, period bumps to 14 seconds, and it’s glassy offshore again. Very good conditions for a right-hander that this spot can offer when it’s working. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Now, looking into the first week of September, we have another beauty lined up. Tuesday September 1st morning is clean with a 5ft SW groundswell and NW offshore wind at 9 mph. The energy jumps to 623, but the standout is Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday the 2nd. Tuesday afternoon sees a pumping 7ft SW swell (1641 energy) with light offshores – excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday morning is even bigger: a 8ft SW swell (2626 energy) with that same clean offshore wind. This is big for the bay, and it will be powerful, with very strong wave energy. Only experts should be out on Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-offshore and freshens, so it gets a bit bumpy, but still surfable for the brave.

The second week fades in quality. From Thursday the 3rd, the wind goes onshore and the swell gets messy, with a brief pulse of 12ft on Thursday afternoon that’s simply too big and won’t hold shape here. The following weekend and into the next week is small, short-period junk from the SE, with onshores again. Not worth a paddle.

Best on offer: Saturday August 29th afternoon for the clean, fun waves, and Tuesday September 1st / Wednesday September 2nd for the bigger, powerful groundswell if you’ve got the skills. The long-period (14s) SW swell will push through cleanest with those NW offshores.

Rusty.

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