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Beach Weather Today in Sunset Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 4.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 64kmh from the West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Sunset Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:57 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 81% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will have 4.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

SUNSET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

12:22 AM

02:07 PM

Sun 10th May

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

15°	14°	14°	15°	14°	14°	13°	14°
66%	75%	100%	72%	100%	73%	81%	82%
0.1mm	2.3mm	0.5mm	0.1mm	0.5mm	0.4mm	0.7mm	0.3mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

07:29 AM 05:57 PM

01:23 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

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

13°	14°	13°	15°	17°	18°	17°	18°
78%	100%	100%	100%	100%	86%	77%	93%
0.6mm	0.1mm	2.0mm	2.5mm	1.9mm	1.5mm	0.3mm	0.4mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:29 AM 05:56 PM

02:25 AM

03:02 PM

Tue 12th May

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

18°	17°	16°	16°	17°	18°	16°	16°
99%	100%	100%	100%	100%	71%	72%	70%
0.5mm	8.0mm	1.7mm	0.2mm	2.0mm	0.2mm	0.2mm	0.2mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:30 AM 05:55 PM

03:30 AM

03:30 PM

Wed 13th May

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

16°	16°	15°	15°	16°	16°	15°	14°
77%	67%	88%	72%	74%	69%	89%	9%
0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:31 AM 05:54 PM

04:36 AM

04:00 PM

Thu 14th May

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

14°	13°	13°	14°	16°	17°	16°	15°
9%	4%	10%	14%	11%	7%	3%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	17°	17°	17°

07:32 AM 05:54 PM

05:48 AM

04:35 PM

Fri 15th May

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

15°	15°	15°	16°	18°	19°	18°	17°
0%	2%	3%	1%	2%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

07:32 AM 05:53 PM

07:02 AM

05:18 PM

Sat 16th May

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

16°	16°	15°	16°	19°	20°	18°	17°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

12:22 AM

02:07 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
53 kmh	30 kmh	41 kmh	38 kmh	53 kmh	64 kmh	61 kmh	50 kmh

1.8m	0.8m	1.3m	1.0m	1.9m	2.3m	2.2m	1.7m

13.2s	12.9s	12.7s	12.7s	11.7s	11.6s	11.4s	11.4s

07:29 AM 05:57 PM

01:23 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
44 kmh	44 kmh	67 kmh	83 kmh	74 kmh	66 kmh	52 kmh	51 kmh

1.5m	1.5m	2.6m	3.2m	3.0m	2.5m	2.2m	1.9m

11.7s	12.1s	12.1s	11.2s	11.2s	12.0s	12.2s	12.1s

07:29 AM 05:56 PM

02:25 AM

03:02 PM

Tue 12th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
50 kmh	37 kmh	26 kmh	21 kmh	51 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh	31 kmh

2.0m	1.3m	0.8m	0.5m	0.5m	0.8m	1.0m	1.0m

12.0s	11.9s	12.0s	11.8s	11.5s	11.8s	11.8s	12.6s

07:30 AM 05:55 PM

03:30 AM

03:30 PM

Wed 13th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
32 kmh	35 kmh	31 kmh	28 kmh	23 kmh	17 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh

1.0m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.5m	0.3m	0.2m	0.3m

12.0s	12.3s	12.5s	12.0s	12.3s	12.4s	12.3s	12.0s

07:31 AM 05:54 PM

04:36 AM

04:00 PM

Thu 14th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh	4 kmh	3 kmh	9 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh

0.1m	0.1m	0.2m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.5m	0.6m

11.8s	11.7s	11.6s	11.5s	11.3s	11.4s	12.3s	13.7s

07:32 AM 05:54 PM

05:48 AM

04:35 PM

Fri 15th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
7 kmh	7 kmh	10 kmh	17 kmh	21 kmh	24 kmh	28 kmh	36 kmh

0.9m	0.9m	1.0m	1.0m	0.8m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m

14.2s	14.2s	14.1s	14.0s	13.9s	14.7s	16.1s	15.2s

07:32 AM 05:53 PM

07:02 AM

05:18 PM

Sat 16th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
41 kmh	40 kmh	46 kmh	49 kmh	48 kmh	49 kmh	44 kmh	36 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m

14.5s	14.1s	13.7s	13.4s	13.2s	12.9s	12.7s	12.5s

07:28 AM 05:57 PM

12:22 AM

02:07 PM

Sun 10th May

3:46 AM	9:43 AM	3:53 PM	10:27 PM

0.79	1.22	0.74	1.38

07:29 AM 05:57 PM

01:23 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

5:01 AM	11:03 AM	5:04 PM	11:25 PM

0.69	1.29	0.68	1.48

07:29 AM 05:56 PM

02:25 AM

03:02 PM

Tue 12th May

5:55 AM	12:02 PM	5:59 PM

0.56	1.40	0.59

07:30 AM 05:55 PM

03:30 AM

03:30 PM

Wed 13th May

12:14 AM	6:40 AM	12:50 PM	6:47 PM

1.60	0.42	1.52	0.49

07:31 AM 05:54 PM

04:36 AM

04:00 PM

Thu 14th May

12:58 AM	7:22 AM	1:33 PM	7:32 PM

1.71	0.30	1.63	0.40

07:32 AM 05:54 PM

05:48 AM

04:35 PM

Fri 15th May

1:42 AM	8:04 AM	2:16 PM	8:16 PM

1.80	0.20	1.72	0.32

07:32 AM 05:53 PM

07:02 AM

05:18 PM

Sat 16th May

2:26 AM	8:47 AM	2:58 PM	9:01 PM

1.86	0.15	1.77	0.27

Sun 10th May

15°
4.9mm
42kmh W
81%

Mon 11th May

18°
9.3mm
63kmh NW
91%

Tue 12th May

18°
13.0mm
37kmh NW
89%

Wed 13th May

16°
0.3mm
18kmh WSW
68%

Thu 14th May

17°
0.0mm
5kmh S
7%

Fri 15th May

19°
0.0mm
17kmh S
1%

Sat 16th May

20°
0.0mm
29kmh SE
0%

Sun 17th May

21°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
0%

Mon 18th May

20°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
6%

Tue 19th May

20°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
29%

Wed 20th May

20°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
4%

Thu 21st May

19°
0.0mm
13kmh S
7%

Fri 22nd May

19°
0.0mm
6kmh W
3%

Sat 23rd May

19°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
8%

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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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 4 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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!