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 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 32kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Sunset Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:55 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 17° 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 0%.

SUNSET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 17° 17° 19° 19° 22° 19° 17°
70% 55% 56% 88% 74% 25% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 19° 21° 21° 20° 18°
0% 2% 8% 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°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 20° 22° 22° 21° 19°
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°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 24° 23° 22° 21°
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°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 23° 28° 29° 27° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 0%
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 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 23° 26° 26° 24° 22°
0% 1% 4% 5% 6% 5% 4% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 22° 22° 21° 20°
24% 68% 94% 89% 80% 79% 89% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
8.8s 8.5s 14.1s 13.1s 10.3s 12.5s 12.4s 8.7s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
36
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s 8.4s 11.6s 8.9s 9.0s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
11.5s 11.2s 14.2s 10.2s 10.0s 9.6s 10.2s 9.4s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
45
kmh
54
kmh
54
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.6m
1.9m
1.9m
11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 14.6s 14.3s 13.9s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
48
kmh
51
kmh
42
kmh
1.5m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
13.4s 12.8s 12.4s 12.0s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
1.1m
9.9s 8.6s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s 10.3s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.7m
1.9m
2.0m
10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 9.0s 8.0s 9.0s 8.3s 10.3s
Wed 17th December
7:39 AM 1:40 PM 8:05 PM
0.62 1.54 0.45
Thu 18th December
2:15 AM 8:16 AM 2:17 PM 8:38 PM
1.50 0.57 1.57 0.41
Fri 19th December
2:50 AM 8:51 AM 2:52 PM 9:11 PM
1.55 0.53 1.60 0.38
Sat 20th December
3:24 AM 9:25 AM 3:27 PM 9:43 PM
1.59 0.51 1.61 0.36
Sun 21st December
3:59 AM 10:00 AM 4:02 PM 10:15 PM
1.61 0.50 1.61 0.36
Mon 22nd December
4:34 AM 10:34 AM 4:36 PM 10:47 PM
1.62 0.51 1.58 0.37
Tue 23rd December
5:09 AM 11:11 AM 5:12 PM 11:20 PM
1.62 0.53 1.54 0.41
Wed 17th December
20°
0.1mm
27kmh SSW
46%
Thu 18th December
21°
0.0mm
23kmh S
1%
Fri 19th December
22°
0.0mm
26kmh S
0%
Sat 20th December
24°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
0%
Sun 21st December
29°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
0%
Mon 22nd December
27°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
3%
Tue 23rd December
23°
0.3mm
11kmh W
73%
Wed 24th December
21°
0.0mm
28kmh S
30%
Thu 25th December
22°
0.0mm
24kmh S
1%
Fri 26th December
23°
0.0mm
29kmh S
1%
Sat 27th December
24°
0.0mm
25kmh SSE
10%
Sun 28th December
24°
0.0mm
17kmh S
2%
Mon 29th December
23°
0.0mm
21kmh S
24%
Tue 30th December
23°
0.2mm
19kmh S
16%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 15%.

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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