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Beach Weather Today in Sunset Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 16kmh from the South East. 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 06:02 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

SUNSET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:24 AM 06:02 PM

02:01 PM

No moonset

Sun 4th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	9°	15°	17°	21°	22°	18°	17°
14%	0%	5%	5%	5%	4%	2%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:24 AM 06:01 PM

02:32 PM

12:32 AM

Mon 5th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

16°	16°	16°	17°	20°	20°	17°	16°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:25 AM 06:01 PM

02:59 PM

01:34 AM

Tue 6th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	15°	16°	17°	19°	19°	17°	16°
0%	11%	73%	21%	16%	6%	2%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:26 AM 06:00 PM

03:23 PM

02:31 AM

Wed 7th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	15°	15°	16°	18°	18°	16°	15°
0%	1%	6%	8%	3%	2%	2%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:27 AM 05:59 PM

03:47 PM

03:28 AM

Thu 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	13°	15°	18°	20°	18°	17°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	16°	16°	16°

07:27 AM 05:58 PM

04:09 PM

04:23 AM

Fri 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

16°	15°	15°	16°	18°	18°	17°	16°
8%	1%	5%	12%	14%	26%	21%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

04:34 PM

05:19 AM

Sat 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	15°	14°	16°	18°	18°	17°	15°
0%	1%	3%	4%	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°

07:24 AM 06:02 PM

02:01 PM

No moonset

Sun 4th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	3 kmh	2 kmh	6 kmh	15 kmh	16 kmh

0.2m	0.1m	0.4m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.3m	0.4m

10.5s	10.4s	10.4s	10.4s	10.3s	10.2s	10.2s	10.1s

07:24 AM 06:01 PM

02:32 PM

12:32 AM

Mon 5th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	7 kmh	13 kmh	12 kmh	12 kmh	17 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh

0.3m	0.7m	1.4m	0.3m	0.2m	0.5m	0.5m	0.4m

9.8s	9.7s	12.9s	13.4s	13.4s	13.2s	12.7s	12.4s

07:25 AM 06:01 PM

02:59 PM

01:34 AM

Tue 6th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	12 kmh	11 kmh	12 kmh	16 kmh	21 kmh	21 kmh	23 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.6m	0.6m	0.7m

12.3s	11.8s	11.7s	11.6s	11.6s	12.0s	12.6s	12.3s

07:26 AM 06:00 PM

03:23 PM

02:31 AM

Wed 7th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
25 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	28 kmh	29 kmh	33 kmh	35 kmh	36 kmh

0.8m	0.8m	0.9m	1.0m	1.0m	1.1m	1.4m	1.5m

12.0s	11.8s	11.6s	11.4s	12.2s	12.1s	12.3s	12.2s

07:27 AM 05:59 PM

03:47 PM

03:28 AM

Thu 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
31 kmh	28 kmh	24 kmh	19 kmh	6 kmh	7 kmh	10 kmh	7 kmh

1.5m	2.0m	1.8m	1.2m	1.0m	0.9m	1.0m	0.9m

12.3s	12.5s	12.3s	12.1s	12.2s	12.0s	12.2s	12.4s

07:27 AM 05:58 PM

04:09 PM

04:23 AM

Fri 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	17 kmh	17 kmh	13 kmh	15 kmh	18 kmh	23 kmh	22 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.4m	0.1m	0.2m	0.4m	0.6m	0.4m

11.3s	11.5s	12.3s	12.6s	12.4s	12.4s	12.3s	12.2s

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

04:34 PM

05:19 AM

Sat 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
22 kmh	19 kmh	16 kmh	14 kmh	16 kmh	19 kmh	16 kmh	16 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m	0.6m	0.9m	1.0m

12.1s	12.2s	12.2s	12.1s	12.1s	12.0s	12.0s	12.0s

07:24 AM 06:02 PM

02:01 PM

No moonset

Sun 4th May

2:57 AM	8:55 AM	3:25 PM	9:49 PM

0.73	1.26	0.73	1.35

07:24 AM 06:01 PM

02:32 PM

12:32 AM

Mon 5th May

4:35 AM	10:36 AM	4:50 PM	11:11 PM

0.73	1.24	0.72	1.39

07:25 AM 06:01 PM

02:59 PM

01:34 AM

Tue 6th May

5:48 AM	11:49 AM	5:52 PM

0.66	1.29	0.67

07:26 AM 06:00 PM

03:23 PM

02:31 AM

Wed 7th May

12:07 AM	6:37 AM	12:38 PM	6:37 PM

1.47	0.58	1.36	0.62

07:27 AM 05:59 PM

03:47 PM

03:28 AM

Thu 8th May

12:47 AM	7:14 AM	1:14 PM	7:13 PM

1.53	0.51	1.43	0.57

07:27 AM 05:58 PM

04:09 PM

04:23 AM

Fri 9th May

1:19 AM	7:44 AM	1:46 PM	7:45 PM

1.59	0.45	1.50	0.52

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

04:34 PM

05:19 AM

Sat 10th May

1:50 AM	8:12 AM	2:16 PM	8:15 PM

1.64	0.39	1.55	0.48

Sun 4th May

22°
0.0mm
3kmh NW
4%

Mon 5th May

21°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
0%

Tue 6th May

19°
0.0mm
12kmh S
16%

Wed 7th May

18°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
3%

Thu 8th May

20°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
0%

Fri 9th May

19°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
11%

Sat 10th May

18°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
1%

Sun 11th May

19°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
7%

Mon 12th May

19°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
7%

Tue 13th May

20°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
12%

Wed 14th May

20°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
0%

Thu 15th May

15°
0.4mm
12kmh SW
65%

Fri 16th May

15°
0.5mm
24kmh SW
69%

Sat 17th May

16°
0.1mm
9kmh NNW
39%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Sunset Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm 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

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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:

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.
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.
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.
Photography: The sunsets at Sunset Beach are truly breathtaking; photographers will love capturing these incredible moments as the sun dips below the horizon.
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:

Areas to Stay In

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

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.
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:

Public restrooms
Outdoor showers for rinsing off sand and saltwater
Ample parking space near the beach
Lifeguard services during peak seasons
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!