Surf Forecasts:
Sunset surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1765 | 1631 | 1177 | 829 | 422 | 2350 | 2323 | 1922 | 1002 | 595 | 507 | 387 | 438 | 483 | 396 | 382 | 549 | 542 | 569 | 688 | 790 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.06m | 1:02AM1.13m | 1:37PM1.18m | 1:41AM1.24m | 2:08PM1.31m | 2:13AM1.33m | 2:37PM1.42m | 2:44AM1.41m | 3:05PM1.51m | 3:14AM1.47m | 3:33PM1.59m | 3:44AM1.50m | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:15AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.56m | 7:27AM0.41m | 7:45PM0.45m | 7:59AM0.31m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:27AM0.21m | 8:46PM0.25m | 8:54AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 1765 | 1631 | 1177 | 829 | 422 | 2350 | 2323 | 1922 | 1002 | 587 | 447 | 387 | 438 | 483 | 396 | 382 | 549 | 542 | 569 | 688 | 790 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | SE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 47 | — | — | 121 | 354 | 154 | 226 | 272 | 320 | 221 | 290 | 210 | 112 | 183 | 138 | 91 | 264 | 52 | 192 | 106 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | S 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | — | — | 51 | 193 | 324 | 169 | 193 | 53 | 134 | 158 | 66 | 94 | 15 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SE 4 | ESE 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 15 | 16 | 45 | 124 | 195 | 555 | 595 | 507 | 327 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 23 | 119 | 161 | 148 | 770 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 105 | 23 | 23 | 409 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 175 | 8 | 30 |
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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 16 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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