Beach Weather in Sunset Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Sunset Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 17kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Sunset Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:05 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Sunset Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

SUNSET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 17° 20° 15° 14°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 43% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 17° 18° 15° 15°
100% 29% 29% 39% 16% 7% 13% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 19° 20° 16° 16°
32% 100% 32% 20% 20% 14% 37% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 20° 21° 18° 17°
18% 8% 22% 15% 22% 79% 12% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 14° 18° 19° 15° 14°
0% 0% 0% 0% 34% 0% 0% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 17° 17° 16° 14°
12% 23% 29% 18% 12% 5% 1% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 14° 17° 18° 16° 14°
4% 2% 0% 5% 44% 68% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
13.2s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 12.6s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
1
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 13.1s 13.2s 12.9s 12.8s 13.1s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
13.4s 13.1s 12.7s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 13.3s 13.1s 12.8s 12.3s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
12.4s 12.5s 12.6s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 12.0s 11.8s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
12.8s 14.7s 14.0s 13.4s 13.0s 12.7s 12.4s 12.1s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
11.8s 11.6s 11.2s 10.9s 10.4s 10.5s 10.3s 11.8s
Wed 29th July
2:50 AM 9:01 AM 3:15 PM 9:19 PM
1.63 0.09 1.65 0.21
Thu 30th July
3:25 AM 9:33 AM 3:49 PM 9:56 PM
1.64 0.08 1.69 0.19
Fri 31st July
4:02 AM 10:09 AM 4:26 PM 10:36 PM
1.61 0.11 1.68 0.22
Sat 1st August
4:43 AM 10:48 AM 5:06 PM 11:21 PM
1.55 0.18 1.62 0.28
Sun 2nd August
5:27 AM 11:32 AM 5:53 PM
1.45 0.27 1.54
Mon 3rd August
12:15 AM 6:20 AM 12:25 PM 6:51 PM
0.37 1.33 0.38 1.44
Tue 4th August
1:25 AM 7:29 AM 1:35 PM 8:04 PM
0.46 1.21 0.49 1.36
Wed 29th July
18°
0.0mm
8kmh E
14%
Thu 30th July
18°
0.0mm
3kmh ESE
40%
Fri 31st July
20°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
34%
Sat 1st August
22°
0.0mm
3kmh ENE
26%
Sun 2nd August
19°
0.0mm
8kmh NNW
5%
Mon 3rd August
17°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
13%
Tue 4th August
18°
0.0mm
2kmh WSW
16%
Wed 5th August
16°
0.0mm
24kmh NNW
41%
Thu 6th August
14°
2.4mm
24kmh WSW
83%
Fri 7th August
14°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
67%
Sat 8th August
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
73%
Sun 9th August
17°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
46%
Mon 10th August
18°
0.0mm
29kmh SE
5%
Tue 11th August
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Sunset Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Sunset Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Imagine yourself taking a holiday on the beautiful Sunset Beach in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This picturesque destination offers stunning views, exciting activities, and a relaxing atmosphere that will make your vacation unforgettable.

Beach Type

Sunset Beach is known for its soft, golden sand that stretches along the coastline. The beach is not rocky, making it perfect for sunbathing and leisurely strolls along the shore. While there may not be a reef or rocks for snorkeling or diving, the clear waters still provide an opportunity to explore the marine life through other water activities such as kayaking or stand up paddleboarding.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Sunset Beach include:

  1. Kite Surfing: The consistent winds at Sunset Beach make it an ideal spot for kite surfing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced kitesurfer, you'll find plenty of opportunities to ride the waves.
  2. Stand Up Paddleboarding: Explore the calm waters of Sunset Beach on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). This is a great way to get some exercise and take in the stunning views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.
  3. Beach Volleyball: With its wide stretches of sand, Sunset Beach offers ample space for beach volleyball enthusiasts to set up their nets and enjoy some friendly competition.
  4. Photography: The sunsets at Sunset Beach are truly breathtaking; photographers will love capturing these incredible moments as the sun dips below the horizon.
  5. Relaxation: Of course, no trip to Sunset Beach would be complete without simply taking some time to relax on the sand, soak up the sun and enjoy the sound of crashing waves.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts located directly on Sunset Beach itself, there are several hotels and guesthouses nearby that offer easy access to this beautiful destination:

  1. Sunset Decks Guesthouse
  2. Baywatch House B&B
  3. Atlantic Palms Luxury Guesthouse

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Sunset Beach, some recommended areas to stay in include:

  1. Bloubergstrand: Just a short drive from Sunset Beach, Bloubergstrand offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and accommodations with stunning views of Table Mountain and the ocean.
  2. Milnerton: Located close to Sunset Beach, Milnerton is a charming suburb with easy access to Cape Town's city center and a variety of amenities such as shopping centers, golf courses, and beautiful beaches.

Beach Amenities

Sunset Beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  1. Public restrooms
  2. Outdoor showers for rinsing off sand and saltwater
  3. Ample parking space near the beach
  4. Lifeguard services during peak seasons
  5. Picnic areas with benches and tables

With its pristine sand, beautiful sunsets, and wide range of activities, Sunset Beach in Cape Town is an ideal destination for your next beach holiday!

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