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Sunset Beach Surf Forecast
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Sunset Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Jan 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunset Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 18th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 18th Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1299 | 565 | 1186 | 1506 | 5290 | 3515 | 2881 | 1761 | 1637 | 1417 | 1031 | 1070 | 892 | 1490 | 908 | 803 | 460 | 316 | 432 | 343 | 122 | 147 | 178 | 380 | 503 | 609 | 479 | 463 | 197 | 330 | 352 | 268 | 367 | 770 | 984 | 957 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:04PM 1.64 | 5:28AM 1.75 | 5:38PM 1.59 | 6:01AM 1.70 | 6:11PM 1.52 | 6:35AM 1.63 | 6:46PM 1.44 | 7:10AM 1.55 | 7:25PM 1.36 | 7:50AM 1.47 | 8:14PM 1.28 | 8:42AM 1.40 | 9:28PM 1.22 | 9:55AM 1.35 | 11:11PM 1.22 | 11:24AM 1.35 | 12:35AM 1.29 | 12:36PM 1.41 | 1:29AM 1.40 | 1:29PM 1.50 | 2:10AM 1.53 | 2:13PM 1.60 | 2:46AM 1.65 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:09PM 0.43 | 11:38AM 0.53 | 11:39PM 0.48 | 12:12PM 0.58 | 12:11AM 0.55 | 12:48PM 0.65 | 12:44AM 0.63 | 1:27PM 0.71 | 1:21AM 0.72 | 2:16PM 0.78 | 2:09AM 0.81 | 3:24PM 0.82 | 3:21AM 0.89 | 4:51PM 0.82 | 4:59AM 0.91 | 6:10PM 0.76 | 6:24AM 0.86 | 7:07PM 0.67 | 7:23AM 0.76 | 7:51PM 0.57 | 8:09AM 0.65 | 8:30PM 0.47 | 8:49AM 0.54 | |||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 22 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunset Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunset Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunset Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunset Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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.
Sunset Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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