Muizenberg

About Spot

Sports

Surfing

Best season

November
March

Level of riding

All Levels

Board styles

Shortboard
Longboard
Mid Length Board
SUP

Muizenberg, Cape Town, is the perfect surf spot for beginners and intermediates. With gentle waves and a wide sandy beach, it’s ideal for surfing, paddleboarding, and bodyboarding. The vibrant atmosphere, surf schools, and rental shops make it easy for you to dive in and enjoy the waves. A must-visit for both locals and tourists!

The best season for surfing in Muizenberg is typically during the South African summer, from November to March. During this period, you can expect more consistent, smaller waves that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers.

However, if you’re an experienced surfer looking for bigger waves, the winter months (from May to August) can offer larger swells.

Information

Average water temperature — 14-22 C°

Bodywear — 3/2mm wetsuit for most of the year; thicker wetsuit (4/3mm) recommended during winter months (May - September)

Traffic — High, especially on weekends and holidays

Best tide for riding — Mid-tide (works on all tides)

Wind direction — SE

Optimal size — Knee to head-high

Wave break — Beachbreak (R&L)

Optimal swell direction — SE & SW

Paddle entry rating (1-10) — 7/10 for effort; expect to paddle more due to the expansive sandy bottom

Beach facilities — Public toilets, showers, cafés, and restaurants along the beachfront

Around the spot — Surf schools, rentals, and accommodations nearby

Parking access — Ample parking near Surfer's Corner and beachfront areas

Access to the spot — Direct beach access from the parking lot

Stats

Optimal Surfing Conditions Per Month (%)

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About Spot

Information

Average water temperature — 14-22 C°

Bodywear — 3/2mm wetsuit for most of the year; thicker wetsuit (4/3mm) recommended during winter months (May - September)

Traffic — High, especially on weekends and holidays

Best tide for riding — Mid-tide (works on all tides)

Wind direction — SE

Optimal size — Knee to head-high

Wave break — Beachbreak (R&L)

Optimal swell direction — SE & SW

Paddle entry rating (1-10) — 7/10 for effort; expect to paddle more due to the expansive sandy bottom

Beach facilities — Public toilets, showers, cafés, and restaurants along the beachfront

Around the spot — Surf schools, rentals, and accommodations nearby

Parking access — Ample parking near Surfer's Corner and beachfront areas

Access to the spot — Direct beach access from the parking lot

Stats

Optimal Surfing Conditions Per Month (%)

Nearby Spots

Lagoon Beach

Sunset Beach

Big Bay

Dolphin Beach

Kite Beach

Doodle Beachfront

Haakgat

Popular Destinations

Cumbuco

Jericoacoara

El Gouna

Le Morne

Bel Ombre

Pointe d’Esny

Dakhla

Cape Town

Langebaan

Boracay

Lake Garda, Torbole

Lake Garda, Malcesine

Tarifa

Paros, Pounta

Rhodes, Prasonisi

Rhodes, Kremasti

Maui

Lagos

Ericeira

Hossegor

El Tunco

Tatajuba

Ilha do Guajiru

Playa Venao

Taghazout

Jeffreys Bay

Bali, Uluwatu

Siargao, General Luna

Galápagos Islands

Ukulhas

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Bali, Amed

Exmouth

Koh Tao

Utila

Ibiza, Sant Antoni de Portmany

Zanzibar, Paje

Dahab

El Nido

Byron Bay

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