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Sunset Beach surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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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 (May 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunset Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (May 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunset Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 425 | 423 | 229 | 777 | 3186 | 10118 | 9774 | 5991 | 4102 | 4429 | 6649 | 5748 | 5241 | 2206 | 939 | 646 | 2109 | 2311 | 1568 | 1127 | 1028 | 1288 | 1673 | 2992 | 3871 | 3919 | 2763 | 2042 | 1537 | 1075 | 903 | 536 | 349 | 386 | 456 | 573 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:42AM 1.52 | 1:14PM 1.43 | 1:17AM 1.58 | 1:47PM 1.50 | 1:49AM 1.64 | 2:19PM 1.55 | 2:20AM 1.68 | 2:50PM 1.60 | 2:52AM 1.70 | 3:23PM 1.62 | 3:25AM 1.71 | 3:57PM 1.63 | 4:00AM 1.69 | 4:34PM 1.63 | 4:39AM 1.64 | 5:15PM 1.61 | 5:23AM 1.58 | 6:01PM 1.58 | 6:14AM 1.49 | 6:56PM 1.54 | 7:17AM 1.41 | 8:00PM 1.52 | 8:33AM 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:27PM 0.70 | 7:05AM 0.58 | 7:05PM 0.64 | 7:37AM 0.50 | 7:39PM 0.59 | 8:07AM 0.44 | 8:11PM 0.55 | 8:37AM 0.39 | 8:43PM 0.52 | 9:09AM 0.36 | 9:17PM 0.51 | 9:42AM 0.35 | 9:52PM 0.51 | 10:16AM 0.37 | 10:31PM 0.54 | 10:54AM 0.41 | 11:16PM 0.57 | 11:37AM 0.47 | 12:09AM 0.62 | 12:28PM 0.54 | 1:14AM 0.66 | 1:30PM 0.61 | 2:34AM 0.67 | |||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 |
| Sunset | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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