Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s on the menu for this stretch.
The start is a total dud. Onshore winds and flat, weak surf are all we’ve got. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, around 58°, so you’ll want a good suit.
There’s a dry spell of no real recommendations until Thursday, August 27th. That morning, the wind finally turns light offshore from the NNW, and we get a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (402). It’s small, but it’ll be clean. The offshore wind sticks around into the afternoon, with the swell holding at 4ft from the S. That’s your first real chance.
After that, it’s messy again until the real highlight. Tuesday, September 1st is the day to lock in. The morning brings a solid 6ft swell from the SW with a nice 14-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1238). This is proper groundswell. By the afternoon, it’s even better – 7ft from the SW, cross-offshore breeze, and top quality. This is expert territory because it’s over 5ft, but the waves will be firing.
Wednesday, September 2nd keeps the stoke alive. Morning has 8ft from the SW, 13 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is powerful (1671). The afternoon stays strong with 7ft from the SW and a moderate offshore wind, keeping it clean. These two days are the absolute best on offer. Crowds are possible at Muizenberg, so get there early.
The end of the run fades out. By Thursday, September 3rd, the wind turns nasty and the swell gets sloppy. A few marginal days follow, but nothing can touch that first week of September window.
So, bottom line: the first week is a wash, but lock in Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd. That’s your window. The swell direction from the SW is what this spot loves, and the winds will be kind. It’s a long-range call, but it looks promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 343 | 189 | 1092 | 1092 | 874 | 618 | 352 | 305 | 458 | 273 | 295 | 240 | 184 | 200 | 167 | 145 | 272 | 911 | 890 | 587 | 429 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:37PM1.18m | 1:41AM1.24m | 2:08PM1.31m | 2:13AM1.33m | 2:37PM1.42m | 2:44AM1.41m | 3:05PM1.52m | 3:14AM1.47m | 3:33PM1.59m | 3:44AM1.50m | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:15AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.63m | 4:48AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.45m | 7:59AM0.31m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:28AM0.21m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.08m | 9:44PM0.10m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 343 | 189 | 1092 | 1092 | 874 | 618 | 352 | 154 | 167 | 273 | 295 | 240 | 184 | 136 | 167 | 145 | 272 | 911 | 890 | 587 | 429 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 138 | 121 | 164 | 85 | 25 | 85 | 113 | 180 | 54 | 70 | 40 | 91 | 200 | 71 | 86 | 58 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | S 14 | SE 5 | SW 16 | S 14 | SSE 12 | E 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 162 | — | — | — | 51 | 83 | 140 | 98 | 75 | 11 | 57 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 67 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NW 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 13 | 35 | 64 | 134 | 123 | 309 | 305 | 458 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 50 | — | — | 40 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 397 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 42 |
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