Sunset surf break

Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 Dec 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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 (Dec 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.8
SE
2
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
0.6
WSW
1
WSW
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.1
SW
2.3
SE
2.2
SE
1.6
SE
2
SE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)121111111110106666911661177777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6446064293322541771422563261207460242307275268465423239392423
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
45
SSE
35
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
40
SSE
30
SE
5
SSW
20
SE
10
ESE
0
ESE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
20
S
30
S
25
S
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
offglasscross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
1.16
7:58AM
1.32
8:30PM
1.11
9:02AM
1.30
9:50PM
1.09
10:15AM
1.30
11:12PM
1.13
11:29AM
1.34
12:23AM
1.21
12:36PM
1.41
1:23AM
1.31
1:36PM
1.48
2:16AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:23PM
0.40
1:25AM
0.38
2:25PM
0.41
2:26AM
0.44
3:38PM
0.41
3:42AM
0.48
4:57PM
0.36
5:05AM
0.46
6:09PM
0.28
6:21AM
0.39
7:10PM
0.19
7:26AM
0.30
8:04PM
0.10
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212019202019212121232325202222252422212221
Feels °C (?)171411151412181615242225232020232120202119
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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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