Muizenberg in January
January is a good month for surfing at Muizenberg (best: June–August).
Plan your trip to MuizenbergEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 3 rainy days
MuizenbergWestern Cape, South AfricaBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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DurbanSouth Africa · 1275 km away · water 25°C1.8 m waves2
Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesSouth Africa · 595 km away · water 21°C2.7 m waves3
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 34 km away · water 15°C2.5 m waves4
Skeleton BayNamibia · 1304 km away · water 17°C1.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Muizenberg
- Baileys Surf Shack 0.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Muizenberg?
January is a good month for surfing at Muizenberg (best: June–August). Waves 2.5 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Muizenberg in January?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Muizenberg in January?
About 2.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Muizenberg in January?
Around 26°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 3 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.8 m waves), Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.7 m waves) & Bloubergstrand (2.5 m waves).