Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let's have a look at Muizenberg. This is a long-range look, so listen up.
The surf starts on Monday, July 6th with a clean 5ft swell from the WSW, period of 11 seconds. Water temp is 59°, right about normal for the year. The combined energy is moderate (607). Wind is a light cross-off from the W, so it'll be tidy. Nothing huge, but a decent opener.
Things get a lot better on Tuesday, July 7th. Tuesday morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period and offshore wind from the NNW. But the real magic is Tuesday afternoon. The swell holds at 5ft from the SW, the period goes to 13 seconds, and the wind turns glassy from the W. The energy jumps to a strong 914. That's a beautiful window of clean, lined-up surf – that's your top pick for the first week.
Wednesday, July 8th morning is still top-notch. You've got 5ft from the SW, 13-second period, glassy offshore wind from the W, and the energy is pumping at 1285. This is premium for the experienced crew, as it's over 5ft. But Wednesday afternoon is a total loss – the wind swings onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, and it's all chop. Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th is a solid block of poor conditions, with strong onshore winds and junk. Skip it.
Sunday the 12th is only marginal, with tiny 3ft swell and onshore winds. Not worth it.
Next, a promising stretch. Monday the 13th morning has a clean 3ft S swell with a 9-second period and a light offshore from the NW. Small, but clean.
Then, the next real standout is Thursday, July 16th. The morning sees 4ft from the SW, with a 14-second period and a cross-off shore. The afternoon is even better: 4ft from the SW, 13-second period, and a clean offshore from the NW. The energy is moderate (555). This is a good, clean option for that second week. Water temp is normal.
After that, the wind turns nasty from Friday the 17th, with strong onshore winds and junky conditions right through the end of the outlook. There's a big, powerful swell up to 8ft on Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, but it's all blown out and onshore. That kind of size with a cross-onshore wind is a mess.
So, the best bets: Tuesday the 7th afternoon and Wednesday the 8th morning. Clean, glassy, and solid. For the second week, Thursday the 16th is your best shot – clean and manageable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 594 | 614 | 666 | 865 | 969 | 688 | 1428 | 1648 | 1449 | 1306 | 1467 | 1077 | 787 | 715 | 508 | 341 | 234 | 164 | 146 | 109 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.35m | 7:51AM1.14m | 8:20PM1.31m | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | 1:04AM1.41m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.40m | 2:50AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:11PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:35AM0.17m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 594 | 614 | 666 | 865 | 969 | 688 | 1428 | 1648 | 1449 | 1306 | 1467 | 1077 | 787 | 715 | 508 | 341 | 234 | 164 | 146 | 109 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 136 | 587 | 897 | 14 | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 25 | 39 | 55 | 46 | 38 | 37 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 11 | SW 23 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | — | — | 7 | 85 | 173 | 207 | 214 | 238 | 165 | 109 | 102 | 75 | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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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).
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