Sunset surf break

Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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 3.0°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 (Dec 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SE
1.2
SW
2.2
SE
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2.1
SE
1.6
SE
2.4
SE
1.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)712712121111111166777991311111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52939644761464455342933229731718452434463545395285469331207
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
20
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
40
SE
30
SSE
45
SSE
40
SE
25
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
15
N
15
NW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offonglasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:21AM
1.37
6:31PM
1.22
7:06AM
1.34
7:24PM
1.16
7:58AM
1.32
8:30PM
1.11
9:02AM
1.30
9:50PM
1.09
10:15AM
1.30
11:12PM
1.13
11:29AM
1.34
12:23AM
1.21
12:36PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57PM
0.26
12:32PM
0.38
12:37AM
0.31
1:23PM
0.40
1:25AM
0.38
2:25PM
0.41
2:26AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.48
4:57PM
0.36
5:05AM
0.46
6:09PM
0.28
6:21AM
0.39
7:10PM
0.19
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-5:33--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37-
Sunset--7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192122192020202121202223232121211921212121
Feels °C (?)121917121514121715131918182121231921212019
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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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