Sunset Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.12° S 18.34° E

Sunset Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Sunset sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.9° 

Sunset surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sunset surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Fri
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
4
3
0
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
2
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1257
1196
1161
1652
1581
1667
2602
3867
2709
2449
1901
1352
2419
2044
936
1180
930
980
963
606
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
S
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
5:56AM1.33m
6:12PM1.43m
6:31AM1.21m
6:47PM1.29m
7:10AM1.09m
7:28PM1.15m
8:04AM0.99m
8:30PM1.04m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
11:56AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
12:29PM0.38m
1:08AM0.42m
1:05PM0.51m
1:54AM0.54m
1:55PM0.63m
3:17AM0.62m
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7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
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6:19
6:19
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Temp °C
14
15
14
15
16
15
16
16
16
16
15
14
15
14
14
16
17
16
17
17
Feels °C
11
12
13
14
14
11
13
13
15
16
14
9
10
8
10
12
13
15
16
16
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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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