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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 27 Apr 2025 SAST
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 Sunday (Apr 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 12 days.
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 380 | 440 | 293 | 176 | 181 | 395 | 1450 | 2075 | 4317 | 3271 | 1885 | 3017 | 4001 | 3167 | 2212 | 1899 | 2522 | 3194 | 2815 | 2221 | 1706 | 720 | 478 | 233 | 332 | 362 | 325 | 383 | 380 | 215 | 1301 | 1463 | 1361 | 1037 | 734 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02PM 1.59 | 3:14AM 1.76 | 3:44PM 1.59 | 3:56AM 1.70 | 4:26PM 1.54 | 4:40AM 1.60 | 5:11PM 1.45 | 5:26AM 1.45 | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:17AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | 8:49AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.12 | 10:30AM 1.01 | 11:08PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:03AM 1.24 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 12:43AM 1.31 | 1:12PM 1.21 | 1:17AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:54AM -0.11 | 9:04PM 0.03 | 9:35AM -0.11 | 9:46PM 0.04 | 10:17AM -0.05 | 10:30PM 0.10 | 10:59AM 0.05 | 11:16PM 0.20 | 11:45AM 0.19 | 12:08AM 0.33 | 12:37PM 0.34 | 1:12AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:10PM 0.54 | 4:28AM 0.55 | 4:41PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.49 | 5:47PM 0.49 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.43 | 7:11AM 0.32 | 7:11PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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