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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 16 Feb 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
17.1° C
 (Which is 2.9°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 Monday (Feb 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 17th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
4
2
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
3
4
1
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SSW
1.5
SW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.7
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)111916151514131313141312121111888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33560811871925235820901266211774692110119925933912581571574049891342810
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
S
15
NW
15
SW
20
S
25
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
10
SE
15
NNW
15
W
10
SW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
N
20
NNW
10
W
10
SSE
0
NNW
40
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		glasscross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
1.45
3:23AM
1.54
3:32PM
1.51
3:52AM
1.62
4:04PM
1.54
4:23AM
1.66
4:37PM
1.53
4:54AM
1.67
5:11PM
1.49
5:28AM
1.62
5:48PM
1.41
6:05AM
1.53
6:29PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02AM
0.23
9:12PM
0.10
9:32AM
0.14
9:41PM
0.04
10:03AM
0.08
10:10PM
0.02
10:35AM
0.05
10:40PM
0.03
11:08AM
0.05
11:12PM
0.08
11:44AM
0.10
11:47PM
0.17
12:24PM
0.20
12:27AM
0.28
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252626212221222321202121212220192020202120
Feels °C (?)232425222120222219192022201919171820222013
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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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