Sunset Beach Cape Town: weather statistics and wind history

33.8549° S, 18.4886° E

12.05.2026 (Tuesday)

Strong winds forecast (14.1 m/s)
High wave forecast (5.0 m)
Rain detected – challenging conditions (1.8 mm)
Uncomfortable water temperature (15.6 °C)

13.05.2026 (Wednesday)

Moderate winds forecast (5.5 m/s)
High wave forecast (3.7 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (15.6 °C)

14.05.2026 (Thursday)

High wave forecast (3.0 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (15.8 °C)

15.05.2026 (Friday)

Moderate winds forecast (5.5 m/s)
High wave forecast (2.3 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (16.0 °C)

16.05.2026 (Saturday)

High wave forecast (2.2 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (15.8 °C)

17.05.2026 (Sunday)

High wave forecast (1.9 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (15.8 °C)

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Sunset Beach Cape Town Cape Town Wind forecast

Wind direction is West, wind speed varies between 6.7 and 26.8 mph with gusts up to 44.6 mph. The sky is cloudy with a chance of rain 0%.
Wind and wave weather forecast for Sunset Beach Cape Town , South Africa contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
These forecasts for Sunset Beach Cape Town are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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Popular spot activity — Surfing

January — December

Best season
N, NE

Working wind directions
Sand

Seabed
Beach break

Type of break
Middle to high

Best tide
1-2,5m

Wave height
SW

Working swell
Not crowded

Traffic

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