Beach Weather in Sunset Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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20°
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20°
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19°
 
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17°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Sunset Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 32kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Sunset Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:12 PM. The skies should be very 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

SUNSET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 21° 26° 30° 25° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 24° 29° 29° 27° 26°
0% 4% 6% 6% 8% 8% 6% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 28° 33° 29° 28° 26°
6% 3% 3% 4% 3% 3% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 24° 24° 26° 29° 27° 24°
2% 3% 6% 7% 5% 3% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 20° 19° 21° 24° 24° 22° 21°
0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 21° 24° 24° 22° 20°
4% 5% 4% 5% 3% 3% 4% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 23° 21° 20°
9% 7% 15% 27% 19% 13% 37% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
11.0s 11.0s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.5s 11.1s 11.1s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.1m
0.6m
0.2m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
11.0s 14.4s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.7m
12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 13.2s 17.7s 17.1s 16.4s 15.9s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
15.4s 15.0s 14.5s 14.1s 13.7s 13.3s 13.0s 12.5s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
12.2s 11.7s 11.4s 11.0s 10.8s 10.5s 10.3s 10.2s
Mon 9th March
6:13 AM 12:22 PM 6:34 PM
1.50 0.60 1.34
Tue 10th March
12:20 AM 6:46 AM 12:55 PM 7:15 PM
0.68 1.37 0.71 1.23
Wed 11th March
12:56 AM 7:32 AM 1:56 PM 8:42 PM
0.80 1.25 0.82 1.13
Thu 12th March
2:21 AM 9:31 AM 5:00 PM 11:35 PM
0.92 1.16 0.84 1.16
Fri 13th March
5:53 AM 11:52 AM 6:25 PM
0.88 1.21 0.74
Sat 14th March
12:44 AM 6:54 AM 12:50 PM 7:07 PM
1.29 0.75 1.33 0.61
Sun 15th March
1:21 AM 7:32 AM 1:30 PM 7:40 PM
1.45 0.61 1.46 0.49
Mon 9th March
27°
0.0mm
10kmh S
0%
Tue 10th March
30°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
5%
Wed 11th March
33°
0.0mm
3kmh NNE
3%
Thu 12th March
29°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
3%
Fri 13th March
26°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
0%
Sat 14th March
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SSE
4%
Sun 15th March
23°
0.0mm
20kmh S
23%
Mon 16th March
26°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
12%
Tue 17th March
23°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
21%
Wed 18th March
19°
0.9mm
12kmh W
66%
Thu 19th March
18°
2.5mm
25kmh WSW
74%
Fri 20th March
18°
0.0mm
32kmh SSE
30%
Sat 21st March
24°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
0%
Sun 22nd March
25°
0.0mm
5kmh E
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 17%.

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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