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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. 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 8.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 26ft (8.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 11th May) | 28ft (8.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 | |
1455 | 1981 | 2005 | 1689 | 1875 | 1192 | 910 | 1100 | 966 | 1948 | 1924 | 1301 | 711 | 943 | 711 | 13066 | 13573 | 7748 | 20205 | 13902 | 8453 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.26m | 5:23AM1.24m | 5:56PM1.19m | 6:01AM1.15m | 6:44PM1.12m | 6:51AM1.07m | 7:49PM1.08m | 8:04AM1.01m | 9:10PM1.09m | 9:36AM1.01m | 10:24PM1.16m | 10:56AM1.07m | 11:22PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04AM0.29m | 11:17PM0.41m | 11:38AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.50m | 12:18PM0.44m | 00:45AM0.57m | 1:10PM0.50m | 1:58AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.54m | 3:34AM0.61m | 3:47PM0.54m | 4:54AM0.52m | 4:58PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 12 | SE 11 | S 10 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 1455 | 1981 | 2005 | 412 | 318 | 295 | 437 | 434 | 759 | 1948 | 1924 | 1301 | 711 | 943 | 711 | 141 | 87 | 7748 | 18 | 441 | 8453 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 346 | 928 | 429 | 243 | 88 | 104 | 44 | 149 | 378 | 361 | 68 | 146 | 411 | 357 | 260 | — | — | 31 | 28 | 26 | 2695 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | NW 13 | W 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 50 | 79 | 261 | — | 15 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 59 | — | 127 | 220 | 365 | 111 | 37 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | N 5 | W 12 | WSW 13 | NW 9 | WSW 13 | W 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1689 | 1875 | 1192 | 910 | 1100 | 966 | 202 | 760 | 528 | — | — | 135 | 13066 | 13573 | 3203 | 20205 | 13902 | 1342 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 199 | 23 | 4 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 234 | 881 | 673 | 388 | 970 | 1054 | 329 |
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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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