Sunset surf break

Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 02 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
16.7° 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 (Jan 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 9th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 7th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
3
6
7
5
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
SW
3
SW
4
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)121816141413121212111112111111141514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3196591305174813147343973844644924665275087912015664496006237364228151392
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
30
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
WSW
20
W
20
SSW
20
S
30
S
30
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
1.54
3:04AM
1.50
3:17PM
1.56
3:49AM
1.56
4:03PM
1.55
4:33AM
1.58
4:46PM
1.50
5:15AM
1.56
5:28PM
1.42
5:56AM
1.51
6:10PM
1.31
6:36AM
1.44
6:52PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:21AM
0.21
8:52PM
0.04
9:12AM
0.14
9:37PM
0.01
9:59AM
0.11
10:19PM
0.02
10:45AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.17
11:38PM
0.13
12:12PM
0.24
12:15AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.33
12:53AM
0.34
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:01-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222221202019202120212121202121191918191919
Feels °C (?)222220161413151514191920201921161513141312
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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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