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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 SAST
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Sunset surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sunset sea temperature is
16.4° C
 (Which is 3.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset this week:

The surf forecast for Sunset over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 7th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
0
2
2
2
0
2
4
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
WSW
3
SW
3.5
SW
2.4
WSW
2.5
SSE
2.5
SE
2.3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)12121211111110777712121715131212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3681238914602097265414321396632509830716455494160724911777913736652568615
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
0
SW
25
NNW
20
W
25
SSE
35
SE
50
SE
45
SE
25
SE
45
SE
35
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
25
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
1.31
6:36AM
1.44
6:52PM
1.20
7:18AM
1.34
7:38PM
1.10
8:04AM
1.24
8:35PM
1.01
9:00AM
1.15
9:51PM
0.96
10:13AM
1.09
11:22PM
0.97
11:33AM
1.09
12:36AM
1.03
12:39PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.34
1:43PM
0.42
1:35AM
0.45
2:36PM
0.50
2:26AM
0.56
3:45PM
0.55
3:40AM
0.63
5:10PM
0.55
5:18AM
0.65
6:24PM
0.51
6:36AM
0.60
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48
Sunset8:01--8:01--8:01--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201919212019201923252224252222222021212121
Feels °C (?)161615201914131019201523232125201821192119
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Information about the Sunset Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sunset provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sunset) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sunset may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Sunset, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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