Muizenberg Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.10° S 18.47° E

Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Muizenberg sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

Muizenberg surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
3
3
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
1.6
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2094
1632
1670
1594
2144
2483
1657
1179
2485
2422
2367
1474
1763
413
636
805
469
234
1005
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
10
NE
10
SW
5
SW
10
NNW
15
SSW
30
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
15
E
5
SE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:18AM1.10m
8:47PM1.24m
9:49AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:06AM1.35m
1:46PM1.37m
2:01AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.39m
2:12PM0.48m
3:28AM0.45m
3:46PM0.54m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:33AM0.21m
7:56PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:10
6:12
6:12
 mm
10
4
1
1
Temp °C
14
12
13
12
12
15
13
14
16
14
13
13
13
13
14
12
11
16
16
Feels °C
9
11
8
7
10
13
12
12
14
9
3
3
4
5
5
4
6
14
13
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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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