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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 7 am Monday 24 Feb 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 Monday (Feb 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1738 | 1494 | 1163 | 1118 | 888 | 734 | 1062 | 766 | 389 | 374 | 115 | 166 | 134 | 116 | 171 | 94 | 88 | 120 | 127 | 239 | 344 | 253 | 321 | 330 | 264 | 142 | 290 | 696 | 933 | 1304 | 984 | 969 | 533 | 905 | 817 | 439 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:14PM 1.46 | 1:47AM 1.55 | 1:59PM 1.60 | 2:23AM 1.71 | 2:38PM 1.72 | 2:58AM 1.85 | 3:15PM 1.82 | 3:34AM 1.95 | 3:52PM 1.88 | 4:10AM 2.01 | 4:30PM 1.88 | 4:47AM 2.01 | 5:08PM 1.84 | 5:26AM 1.95 | 5:48PM 1.75 | 6:07AM 1.83 | 6:31PM 1.62 | 6:52AM 1.68 | 7:21PM 1.47 | 7:48AM 1.50 | 8:33PM 1.33 | 9:13AM 1.36 | 10:33PM 1.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:30PM 0.60 | 7:54AM 0.60 | 8:09PM 0.47 | 8:33AM 0.45 | 8:46PM 0.36 | 9:10AM 0.32 | 9:21PM 0.27 | 9:47AM 0.24 | 9:57PM 0.22 | 10:24AM 0.20 | 10:33PM 0.23 | 11:02AM 0.22 | 11:10PM 0.28 | 11:42AM 0.30 | 11:49PM 0.38 | 12:24PM 0.43 | 12:31AM 0.52 | 1:12PM 0.58 | 1:23AM 0.68 | 2:19PM 0.73 | 2:46AM 0.83 | 4:12PM 0.82 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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