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Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle) is a section of Muizenberg beach near the traffic circle, offering good access to the False Bay water. Beginner-friendly spot with sandy bottom and onshore wind. Less known than the Corner, it offers more peace and quiet for riding.
Spot forecast for Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle)
Sunrise 05:57 · Sunset 19:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.8 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle): when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
181h
in November · 20 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 15 rideable days a month and 181 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 162 mm.
Monthly averages: Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle)
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 149 h | 26 °C | 7 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 139 h | 26 °C | 8 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 99 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 14.0 | 113 h | 22 °C | 52 mm |
| May | 4.0 | 30 h | 20 °C | 38 mm |
| June | 4.5 | 30 h | 18 °C | 88 mm |
| July | 3.0 | 24 h | 16 °C | 162 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 17 h | 17 °C | 70 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 119 h | 19 °C | 18 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 136 h | 21 °C | 13 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 181 h | 23 °C | 9 mm |
| December | 17.0 | 145 h | 24 °C | 12 mm |
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Technical details of Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg Circle) spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, from October to March. Rideable at all tides. Thermal wind kicks in early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Small waves on sandy bottom. Water at 16-20°C, 3/2 wetsuit recommended. Gentle conditions suitable for beginners.
Parking
Free parking near Muizenberg Circle. Do not leave any valuables visible in your vehicle.
Wind specificities
Dominant SE wind (Cape Doctor), onshore, from October to March. Typical strength 15-25 knots. Steady and consistent wind on this stretch of beach.
Hazards
Sharks (great whites), Shark Spotters on duty. Car break-ins. Occasional jellyfish.
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