Surfing Guide to Muizenberg, South Africa

 

• Summary

• When to go

• Surf Camps

• Where to stay

• Getting there

• Safety/Things to know

• Surf spots

Summary

South Africa definitely is the number one surfing destination on the African continent and if you are gonna be around the Cape Town area, Muizenberg is a very good option for a surf trip.

 
This little town is located in False Bay, less than 30 minutes away from Cape Town. Muizenberg has a unique culture with a bit of a European influence that will most likely charm anyone making the trip down here. Furthermore, Muizenberg is blessed with consistent ground swells and many types of breaks to please all kind of surfers.

 

This town is known to offer optimal surfing conditions for beginners with many mellow waves and longboarding spots

 
Away from the city noise, Muizenberg can still get very crowded when conditions are good. If the swell doesn’t quite reach into the bay or if the wind is bad you can always drive on the other side of the Cape Peninsula (30 minutes) and check conditions at Noordhoek Beach.

 

 

When to go

The best time to surf Muizenberg, South Africa depends on what kind of conditions you are looking for. Ground swells push into the bay all year long. However, waves will be bigger and more consistent from May to October, during the Austral winter months while summer will offer milder temperatures with still some decent surfing conditions.

 

 

 

Surf Camps in Muizenberg

7-day Surf Camp and Safari in Muizenberg, Cape Town
US$393, including:

• 7 surf lessons with an instructor
• 6 free surf sessions
• 6 nights accommodation in sea view private room
• All surfboard and wetsuit
• 6 breakfasts

 

 

Where to stay in Muizenberg

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Best surf hotels in Muizenberg

Admiralty B&B

Colona Castle

 

 

Getting there

Fly into Cape Town and drive 30 minutes to Muizenberg. Public transportation available.
 

 

Safety/things to know

-Sharky
-Crowds can get pretty heavy, especially in summer.
-Wet suit required all year long.
 

 

Surf spots in Muizenberg

Muizenberg

A good spot for beginners and long boarders with fat and sloppy waves most of the year. On bigger winter days, swell can reach well into the bay and produce more powerful walls. Beware for crowds and sharks.
 
Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SE
Optimal wind direction : NW
 
 

 

Dangers

Right next to Muizenberg is this nice reef break which tend to be quite localized. Waves here will always be bigger and more powerful than down at the beach and break on the left. Respect locals and have a great surfing etiquette.
 
Wave direction : Left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
Optimal swell direction : S
Optimal wind direction : N
 
 

 

Noordhoek

A fun beach break with several peaks, sometimes hollow.
 
Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Mid to low
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : SE
 
 

 

Kommetjie

Inner Kom and Outer Kom and two powerful and fun reef breaks located next to Noordhoek beach. Not suitable for beginners as it is fairly easy to get caught on the inside.
 
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : High
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : W
Optimal wind direction : SE
 
 

 

Kalk Bay

This one is another localized reef break that is pretty fickle. When it works, it produces a nice A-frame that can get hollow.
 
Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SE
Optimal wind direction : NW