Is Muizenberg good for beginner surfers?

Yes. Surfers Corner has a gentle, sandy-bottomed break and several surf schools, which makes it one of the best places in Cape Town to learn.

What are the colourful huts at Muizenberg?

They are historic Victorian bathing huts, repainted in bright colours. They are one of Cape Town’s most photographed landmarks.

Is the water at Muizenberg warmer than the Atlantic beaches?

Generally yes. Muizenberg is on the False Bay coast, where the sea is usually several degrees warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard.

False Bay, Cape Town

Muizenberg – Surfers Corner

Cape Town’s friendliest surf beach, with its row of painted huts.

Watch this view live

Muizenberg, on the warmer False Bay coast, is the home of Cape Town surfing and one of the most welcoming beaches in the city. Surfers Corner is the heart of it: a long, gently shelving beach of soft sand, backed by the famous row of brightly painted Victorian bathing huts that have become a symbol of the city.

What you’ll see on the camera

The camera looks across Surfers Corner towards the surf and the sweep of False Bay. On most days you will see learner surfers in the white water, longboarders further out, and walkers along the sand. The painted beach huts add a splash of colour to the frame, and the mountains across the bay sit on the horizon.

Best time to watch

Mornings are typically cleanest for surf before the wind picks up. Muizenberg works in almost any conditions, which is why it is busy with beginners all year. False Bay water is noticeably warmer than the Atlantic side, so the beach stays popular even outside the peak summer months.

Things to do nearby

Take a beginner surf lesson at one of the Surfers Corner schools
Photograph the iconic row of colourful Victorian bathing huts
Walk the flat sandy beach towards St James and Kalk Bay
Watch for whales in False Bay during winter and spring

Frequently asked questions

Is Muizenberg good for beginner surfers?: Yes. Surfers Corner has a gentle, sandy-bottomed break and several surf schools, which makes it one of the best places in Cape Town to learn.
What are the colourful huts at Muizenberg?: They are historic Victorian bathing huts, repainted in bright colours. They are one of Cape Town’s most photographed landmarks.
Is the water at Muizenberg warmer than the Atlantic beaches?: Generally yes. Muizenberg is on the False Bay coast, where the sea is usually several degrees warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard.