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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 25 Aug 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
15.4° 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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 29th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
2
3
2
2
1
0
3
5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
WSW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141211111010101212161515141413131313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)21141434116384956060764710771669320241184493425038312654225619912795447432652413
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
5
WSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
30
WSW
20
SSW
25
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.58
4:47AM
1.42
5:02PM
1.53
5:16AM
1.36
5:30PM
1.45
5:45AM
1.27
5:58PM
1.35
6:15AM
1.18
6:28PM
1.24
6:49AM
1.07
7:05PM
1.12
7:41AM
0.97
8:07PM
1.01
9:37AM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:48PM
0.13
10:50AM
0.15
11:17PM
0.19
11:16AM
0.23
11:44PM
0.26
11:43AM
0.32
12:12AM
0.36
12:10PM
0.42
12:44AM
0.46
12:41PM
0.53
1:27AM
0.56
1:28PM
0.64
2:54AM
0.64
Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Sunrise--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05
Sunset6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:25--6:27--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C141413141313141415151515151515161514151412
Feels °C (?)11107878910141313151314131413810109
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Sunset (light winds from the SSW at Slangkop 5 km from Sunset). 2.4m 12s groundswell from the SW to make surfable waves.

    1 hour 35 minutes ago Sunset
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1 h 35 min ago

13 km/h
SSW
Cross-Shore
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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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