Surf spot

Muizenburg corner

Forecast conditions and map view for Muizenburg corner in South Africa, Cape Town. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Cape Town
Coordinates: -34.1099, 18.4690

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Wave period (s)	9.3	9.4	10.7	12.8	12.9	12.8	12.5	11.2	10.9	9.3	9.1	9.3	9.1	9.3	9.2	9.2	9.1	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.2	8.8	6.7	6.8	6.7	8.6	7.5	6.3	7	7.4	7.3	7.3	8.8	9.5	9.8	9.8	10	9.9	10.1	10.2	10.2	9.3	10	9.3	9.8	9.8	9.1	9.1	8.1	8.8	9.5	10.2	10.4	10.4	10.4	10.8
Wave energy (kJ)	209	199	387	771	1008	1149	1128	917	812	567	519	373	369	311	260	225	193	168	148	129	108	68	60	50	46	64	54	54	104	93	117	269	401	737	776	792	832	857	849	783	713	454	450	449	444	398	334	321	261	257	296	338	377	461	466	403
Wind speed (km/h)	37.2	30.1	37.5	40.4	41	46.6	45.6	39.5	23.3	20.8	16.6	16	9.2	12.5	11.2	17.6	16.1	18.2	15.3	28.4	32.8	34.2	24.5	23.2	23.4	20.2	24.1	35.4	36.6	26.1	20.5	11.4	17.4	24.7	16.2	34.5	41	35.3	37.9	39	35.7	42	41.6	43.8	38	39.2	41	33.7	33.7	38.3	33.7	32	27.3	28	24.5	26.1
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Muizenberg Corner is one of Cape Town’s most famous beginner surf spots, located on the False Bay side of the city in the seaside suburb of Muizenberg.

What it’s like

Wave type: Soft, mellow beach-break / point-ish setup with long, forgiving waves.
Best for: Beginners and longboarders; also a great place to practice turning, trimming, and pop-ups.
Wave quality: Usually small to medium, with gentle, rolling waves rather than heavy surf.
Wind/swell sensitivity: Works best on clean south or southeast swell with lighter offshore winds; can get choppy when the Cape Doctor is strong.
Bottom: Mostly sandy, which makes it safer and more forgiving for learners.
Crowds: Can be very busy, especially on weekends, holidays, and during good beginner conditions.

Atmosphere

Muizenberg Corner has a relaxed, iconic surf-town feel, with colorful beach huts, surf schools, and a lively local scene. It’s one of the most accessible and well-known surf beaches in South Africa.

Good to know

The spot is popular with surf schools, so expect lots of people in the lineup.
It can be a great place to build confidence, but you’ll want to watch for board traffic and stay aware of other surfers.
Like many Cape Town beaches, conditions can change quickly with wind and swell.

In one line

Muizenberg Corner is Cape Town’s classic beginner wave: fun, gentle, scenic, and often crowded.