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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 09 Mar 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
19.2° C
 (Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 10th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 10th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SE
1.2
SSW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
0.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)71111151313121312121816151413121114131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)435335246209215246380273416263751135817161144734371303129587658585
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
5
N
5
SSE
5
WSW
10
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:43AM
1.14
7:12PM
1.00
7:30AM
1.02
8:40PM
0.90
9:31AM
0.93
11:35PM
0.93
11:50AM
0.99
12:44AM
1.06
12:49PM
1.11
1:20AM
1.21
1:27PM
1.24
1:51AM
1.36
2:01PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
0.50
1:00PM
0.53
1:02AM
0.62
2:01PM
0.64
2:28AM
0.73
4:56PM
0.66
5:55AM
0.70
6:29PM
0.56
6:56AM
0.57
7:10PM
0.43
7:32AM
0.43
7:41PM
0.30
8:03AM
0.29
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46-
Sunset--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242730313230322525222122202021202122202020
Feels °C (?)192528293028312524211920171616152021182219
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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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