Muizenberg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Muizenberg. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than what we usually expect for this time of year, so don't forget an extra layer.

We've got a gentle start to the period. Saturday morning, August 1st, kicks off with a glassy 3ft SW groundswell. The energy is weak (319), but with an offshore NNE breeze at 3 mph, it'll be clean little waves. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is more of the same with a clean 3ft swell and a light cross-offshore wind. The standout for the early part of the run is definitely Monday morning, August 3rd. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and we've got a 3ft SW groundswell with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is still moderate (397), but the conditions are about as perfect as they get for a fun, cruisy session.

After Monday afternoon, things get a bit messy. Tuesday morning, August 4th, is glassy but the swell drops off a touch. The real action shows up mid-week. Wednesday, August 5th, the swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy ramps up significantly (1026 and 1714), and we've got clean 16 mph cross-offshore winds. This is getting a bit more serious, but still manageable for most.

Thursday, August 6th, the swell peaks at 8ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it's a bit of a miss. The real highlight of the whole forecast is Friday, August 7th. Morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze at just 3 mph. The energy is strong (1632). The afternoon is even better with a 6ft swell and a 9 mph cross-offshore wind. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. Don't sleep on this one.

Now, Saturday, August 8th, the swell gets huge, hitting 12ft with a very long 15-second period in the morning. The wind is offshore, but the wave is just too big for this spot. With that much power (4430+ energy), this is strictly for experts, and even then, it's a beast. That long period groundswell will be walling up on the beach, so it's a tough paddle. You might even see some kite surfers out there instead.

Sunday, August 9th, is a write-off with rain and strong onshore winds. Monday, August 10th, is also poor with onshore winds. The next little window comes on Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is glassy with a tiny 2ft groundswell, but the period is a massive 23 seconds. The energy is moderate (795), but that long period will make for some weird, fat waves. A better bet is Wednesday, August 12th, with a 6ft SW groundswell and a 16-second period in the morning. The wind is glassy, and the energy is strong (1628). Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The end of the run has some tidy options. Friday, August 14th, and Saturday, August 15th, both offer clean, offshore conditions with 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell. The standout to finish is Saturday afternoon, August 15th, with a 12 mph offshore wind and a 3ft WSW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (568), and it'll be clean and fun.

Sunday, August 16th, is a washout with strong winds and rain showers.

So, to wrap it up: Friday, August 7th is the best on offer if you're experienced. For a more relaxed session, the glassy mornings of August 3rd and 12th are your ticket.

Rusty.

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