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Sunset surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 31 Mar 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 Monday (Mar 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset over the next 12 days.
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 5292 | 4101 | 3569 | 2390 | 2827 | 1767 | 1223 | 747 | 1077 | 901 | 633 | 641 | 459 | 679 | 545 | 705 | 3716 | 3685 | 2837 | 1956 | 1267 | 1027 | 854 | 609 | 595 | 488 | 423 | 583 | 826 | 1945 | 908 | 647 | 536 | 2017 | 1995 | 1872 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:43PM 1.58 | 4:57AM 1.68 | 5:24PM 1.48 | 5:39AM 1.53 | 6:08PM 1.34 | 6:26AM 1.35 | 7:02PM 1.19 | 7:26AM 1.16 | 8:21PM 1.07 | 9:06AM 1.02 | 10:25PM 1.04 | 11:13AM 1.02 | 12:00AM 1.13 | 12:29PM 1.11 | 12:53AM 1.25 | 1:14PM 1.20 | 1:29AM 1.35 | 1:48PM 1.29 | 1:59AM 1.43 | 2:17PM 1.35 | 2:25AM 1.49 | 2:44PM 1.41 | 2:52AM 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:36AM -0.10 | 10:45PM 0.04 | 11:16AM 0.01 | 11:26PM 0.15 | 11:58AM 0.16 | 12:12AM 0.30 | 12:47PM 0.33 | 1:09AM 0.46 | 1:53PM 0.49 | 2:43AM 0.59 | 3:47PM 0.57 | 5:05AM 0.59 | 5:38PM 0.53 | 6:27AM 0.49 | 6:40PM 0.44 | 7:15AM 0.38 | 7:20PM 0.35 | 7:49AM 0.28 | 7:52PM 0.28 | 8:17AM 0.21 | 8:20PM 0.23 | 8:44AM 0.15 | 8:46PM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 5 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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