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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 SAST
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 (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 13ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 4ft and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 13ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 6s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 12 days.
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 115 | 600 | 670 | 419 | 1391 | 2247 | 3053 | 3303 | 3606 | 5118 | 5633 | 4443 | 3468 | 3195 | 2098 | 2323 | 1498 | 3062 | 3199 | 2436 | 1895 | 1422 | 1060 | 953 | 747 | 756 | 515 | 281 | 339 | 268 | 1472 | 6399 | 5962 | 4597 | 3192 | 2680 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:21AM 3.64 | 8:17PM 3.84 | 8:42AM 3.54 | 9:32PM 4 | 10:07AM 3.64 | 10:40PM 4.3 | 11:19AM 3.87 | 11:39PM 4.63 | 12:19PM 4.2 | 12:32AM 4.95 | 1:11PM 4.53 | 1:21AM 5.22 | 1:59PM 4.79 | 2:09AM 5.38 | 2:45PM 4.95 | 2:56AM 5.38 | 3:30PM 4.99 | 3:43AM 5.22 | 4:16PM 4.92 | 4:30AM 4.95 | 5:03PM 4.76 | 5:18AM 4.59 | 5:53PM 4.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:15AM 1.74 | 1:39PM 1.44 | 2:35AM 1.77 | 2:54PM 1.51 | 4:01AM 1.57 | 4:11PM 1.44 | 5:12AM 1.18 | 5:18PM 1.25 | 6:10AM 0.75 | 6:17PM 0.98 | 7:01AM 0.36 | 7:09PM 0.72 | 7:49AM 0.07 | 7:59PM 0.52 | 8:34AM -0.07 | 8:47PM 0.39 | 9:19AM -0.07 | 9:35PM 0.39 | 10:04AM 0.07 | 10:23PM 0.52 | 10:49AM 0.33 | 11:13PM 0.75 | 11:36AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 64 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 66 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 |
| Feels °F (?) | 61 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 41 | 39 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 64°F on Sun night, min 55°F on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 73°F on Sat morning, min 59°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 68°F on Sat night, min 55°F on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 63°F on Wed afternoon, min 57°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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