South Africa · Western Cape
-34.10 | 18.48
Sunrise Beach is a section of the long Muizenberg/Strandfontein beach, very popular with kitesurfers. Less crowded than Muizenberg Corner, it offers more space and similar conditions: onshore SE wind, sandy bottom, shallow water. It's an excellent spot for beginners and intermediates with plenty of room to ride.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 18 rideable days a month and 327 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 3.5 days.
7-12 knots · 53% 13-20 knots · 46% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 206 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 202 h | 26 °C | 9 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 195 h | 26 °C | 8 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 191 h | 25 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 164 h | 22 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 7.0 | 55 h | 20 °C | 46 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 38 h | 17 °C | 103 mm |
| July | 3.5 | 33 h | 16 °C | 206 mm |
| August | 3.5 | 25 h | 16 °C | 98 mm |
| September | 16.0 | 163 h | 18 °C | 24 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 209 h | 22 °C | 17 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 327 h | 23 °C | 11 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 248 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Works in SE, from October to March. Rideable at all tides. Low tide preferred for more beach space. Wind picks up around noon-1pm and holds until sunset. Very suitable for kite lessons thanks to the available space.
Open all year round
Beginner
Small waves on sandy bottom. Shallow water with moderate current. Water at 16-20°C in summer, 3/2 wetsuit sufficient. Gentle conditions, perfect for learning.
Free parking along the coastal road. Less pressure than at Muizenberg. Watch for theft — leave nothing visible in your vehicle.
The SE (Cape Doctor) wind blows onshore from October to March, typically 15-25 knots. Wind is steady and consistent on this section of beach. Less venturi effect than at the Corner, so conditions are gentler and more consistent. Thermal kicks in early afternoon.
Sharks: great white shark area, Shark Spotters on duty. Moderate lateral current in strong SE. Car break-ins. Occasional jellyfish.
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