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“Surfed muizies or "The Berg" most of my life. Is a great spot to learn and on bigger days its a great spot for some cardio (I'm a bodyboarder). It's also situated very close to top notch surf shops and a few Km away from killer reef breaks so the area as a whole is a ton of fun”
Gianluca from SOUTH AFRICA - 03 May 2021
Muizenberg Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 44 votes and 191 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.3(1: Muizenberg is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.9(1: Muizenberg is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cape Town. 5: the best break in Cape Town). |
Difficulty Level: 2.1(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Muizenberg can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Muizenberg, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.1(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Muizenberg are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Muizenberg is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Muizenberg requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.1(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Muizenberg for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.9(1: Camping at Muizenberg is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.1(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Muizenberg is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Muizenberg, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Muizenberg where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Muize is sick”
robert chowles from SOUTH AFRICA - 21 Jul 2019
“I agree with Green Fish completely. And in winter you can get some fantastic surf that may be big, but is rarely dangerous. Ask most Cape Town surfers for the most fun they've had and chances are it will be a winters day with storm swell at Muizenberg.
It is just a pity that often the surf-ski riders and kayakers hang out here and generally show a lack of consideration for the shortboard surfers that have less choice in waves.”
Ryan from SOUTH AFRICA - 10 Jun 2010
“Cape Town's breeding ground for grommets, Muizenberg is the ideal spot to learn to surf with kilometers of open beach to diffuse crowding and multiple lines of whitewater close to shore to help newbies find their feet.
During summer the swell is routinely wrecked by South Easterly winds which turn the ocean into coffee coloured mush. On windless days the swell will peak at 6 foot faces and rarely goes overhead. Summer also brings a seasonal influx of sharks who move closer to the beach zone.
Crowds are also worst during the summer months, and surfers choosing to catch waves in the 'surfer's corner' will be exposed to some horrific surf etiquette, with drop-ins, snaking etc the norm rather than the exception. More experienced surfers therefore choose to surf closer to the rocks or further down the beach towards the river mouth.
Summer surfing at Muizenberg can be fun due to the warm water temperatures and great scenery. On a clean head-high day good sandbanks can provide long rides and a relatively easy paddle.
Muizenberg comes into its own during winter when a prevailing North Westerly wind blow over the peninsula, and large offshore storm fronts push swell towards False Bay.
Water temperature drops during this period, with full wetsuit, hoodie and gloves advisable when taking on the swell. Storm fronts send some heavy swell towards Muizenberg during the winter, and locals can enjoy waves that are well overhead but relatively easy to pull into.
Winter swell can be quite forceful, which tends to keep the water clear of beginners. A strong leash is advised as surfers are in for a long swim back to shore if they lose their boards.
As a sand break on a gentle upward slope Muizenberg rarely, if ever, provides hollow waves. The wave is slow moving during summer, picking up speed with storm swell. Drop-in angle is forgiving, but sufers are in for a hammering if they get caught in the whitewater during winter swell.
While many Cape surfers have a condescending attitude to Muizenberg, you'll nevertheless find the break well populated by experienced surfers during the Winter months as this spot provides clean, medium sized waves on a consistent basis while many of the Atlantic breaks receive onshore swell.”
The Green Fish from SOUTH AFRICA - 10 Mar 2010
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