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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 Friday 04 Apr 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 Saturday (Apr 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.
Fri 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 392 | 294 | 483 | 2720 | 2578 | 2048 | 1714 | 1368 | 780 | 623 | 386 | 256 | 242 | 416 | 503 | 543 | 580 | 551 | 288 | 605 | 1117 | 988 | 743 | 822 | 1193 | 1227 | 1832 | 1839 | 1935 | 1517 | 1358 | 499 | 463 | 556 | 556 | 698 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:23PM 1.34 | 9:05AM 1.28 | 10:23PM 1.31 | 11:17AM 1.27 | 12:02AM 1.40 | 12:37PM 1.36 | 12:57AM 1.51 | 1:23PM 1.45 | 1:35AM 1.61 | 1:57PM 1.53 | 2:06AM 1.68 | 2:26PM 1.60 | 2:34AM 1.74 | 2:53PM 1.65 | 3:01AM 1.77 | 3:19PM 1.68 | 3:26AM 1.78 | 3:45PM 1.69 | 3:51AM 1.76 | 4:12PM 1.67 | 4:16AM 1.73 | 4:38PM 1.63 | 4:42AM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:56AM 0.85 | 3:54PM 0.83 | 5:13AM 0.84 | 5:41PM 0.79 | 6:34AM 0.73 | 6:44PM 0.70 | 7:22AM 0.62 | 7:26PM 0.62 | 7:57AM 0.53 | 7:58PM 0.55 | 8:25AM 0.46 | 8:26PM 0.49 | 8:49AM 0.41 | 8:51PM 0.46 | 9:13AM 0.38 | 9:16PM 0.44 | 9:37AM 0.37 | 9:41PM 0.45 | 10:01AM 0.37 | 10:06PM 0.47 | 10:26AM 0.40 | 10:32PM 0.52 | 10:53AM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Fri 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun 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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