Surf Forecasts:
Muizenberg surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with S 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 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Muizenberg in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Muizenberg over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, we’re looking at Muizenberg. The forecast is a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a lot of onshore wind and poor conditions to start, especially this Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th. The wind is hammering it from the SE, with 6ft to 4ft swell that’s just messy. The combined wave energy is high (1065 and 972), but it’s not doing us any favours.
The real standout window opens up on Wednesday the 15th. Morning is a bit of a tease with 2ft of SW groundswell, a super long 16-second period, and glassy conditions – that’s a clean, calm start. But the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, period dropping to 15 seconds, still glassy, and the energy is pumping at 1119. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
We get a second, bigger pulse on Sunday the 19th. Morning sees 7ft of SW swell with a 12-second period, and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong at 1298. The afternoon is even better, with 7ft, clean offshore from the NNW, and the same energy. This is a solid session for those who know what they’re doing.
Then, towards the end of the month, we’ve got a massive swell on the charts. Thursday the 23rd afternoon shows 8ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, gentle offshore wind, and energy at 2045 – excellent for experienced surfers again. But the big one is Friday the 24th. The forecast shows 16ft of WSW swell with a 15-second period. That’s a monster. The combined energy is 12241, just insane. The wind is calm and glassy in the morning. This is not for the faint of heart – only experts should even look at this. Same goes for Saturday the 25th with 13ft and a 16-second period. It’s huge, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be a beast.
So, the best on offer: Wednesday the 15th afternoon is the first true standout for clean, solid surf. Sunday the 19th is the second. For the fearless, Friday the 24th is a massive, clean swell, but it’s only for the experienced.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1557 | 972 | 835 | 727 | 598 | 469 | 372 | 187 | 154 | 133 | 149 | 109 | 48 | 40 | 24 | 77 | 206 | 1108 | 1304 | 892 | 666 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | 1:04AM1.41m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.47m | 2:54AM1.55m | 3:28PM1.56m | 3:43AM1.56m | 4:12PM1.61m | 4:28AM1.54m | 4:56PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:35AM0.17m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:15AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:59AM-0.00m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — |
 | 5:51 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1557 | 972 | 835 | 727 | 598 | 469 | 372 | 186 | 128 | 133 | 149 | 109 | 48 | 40 | 43 | 42 | 99 | 1108 | 1304 | 892 | 666 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 653 | 4 | 13 | 48 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 40 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 45 | 24 | 22 | 206 | 3 | 10 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | W 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 35 | 26 | 23 | 77 | 21 | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 93 | 137 | 131 | 120 | 120 | 114 | 187 | 154 | 47 | 75 | 47 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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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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