Cemetery (Muizenberg Coast)

Cemetery is a sandy beach-break on the Muizenberg Coast that’s positioned for easy car access and quick beach entry. The lineup is described as generally forgiving for progression, with regular surf coming over sand and typical wave energies rated as moderate. Water quality is reported as clean by some sources, while another source describes it as fair—especially with a warning that contamination risk can increase after heavy rain due to nearby infrastructure. For surfing, the spot is best at low or falling tide, with riders often getting the classic Muizenberg-style long runs (commonly around 50 to 150 m, with longer rides possible on the better days). Waves are described as peeling with generally good quality, and the break is noted to work with both left and right directions. Offshore NW wind is said to groom the waves, while SE wind tends to make the conditions more onshore and choppy. Safety is the biggest theme for this location: sharks are repeatedly flagged as a hazard, with local shark-spotter monitoring in the Muizenberg area. Submerged rocks are also reported toward the re-friendlier ends of the beach, and rip currents can occur—especially during larger swells or spring tides. Jellyfish are also cited as a hazard by one source, so visitors should be prepared for changing nearshore conditions. Beyond surfing, the beach space makes it a workable option for kiteboarding in summer southeasterlies (small to medium waves), and it’s described as suitable for windsurfing and wingfoiling with caution due to the shallow bottom at low tide. Overall, weekday crowding is described as empty to few surfers, making it easier to find room—while weekends and summer periods can become noticeably busier.