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Sunset Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Sunset Beach is located at the southern end of the Bloubergstrand strip, between Dolphin Beach and Milnerton. This spot offers conditions similar to the neighboring beaches with the south-easterly Cape Doctor, but can be slightly gustier due to the proximity of urban areas. The beach is wide and sandy, popular for freeride and freestyle. It's also an excellent sunset spot (hence the name) with Table Mountain as backdrop.
Spot forecast for Sunset Beach
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.6 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 · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 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 · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Sunset Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
281h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 281 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 197 mm.
Monthly averages: Sunset Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 174 h | 28 °C | 6 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 179 h | 28 °C | 4 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 164 h | 27 °C | 27 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 138 h | 24 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 7.0 | 43 h | 21 °C | 43 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 35 h | 18 °C | 102 mm |
| July | 2.5 | 15 h | 16 °C | 197 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 24 h | 17 °C | 88 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 126 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 167 h | 24 °C | 15 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 281 h | 27 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 199 h | 27 °C | 14 mm |
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Technical details of Sunset Beach spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works from October to March with the SE Cape Doctor side-onshore. Conditions intermediate between the Bloubergstrand spots (more waves) and Milnerton lagoon (flatter). Works at all tides. Less crowded than Big Bay and Kite Beach, offering more riding space.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Cold Atlantic water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit essential. Waves of 0.5 to 2 meters. Sandy bottom. Water surface can be choppy in strong wind. Moderate lateral current toward the north. Occasional floating kelp.
Parking
Parking along the coastal road. Close to residential areas with easy access. Parking is often less crowded than at Big Bay or Kite Beach. Don't leave valuables in your car.
Wind specificities
South-easterly Cape Doctor, same system as the entire Bloubergstrand coastline. Can be slightly gustier than spots further north (Big Bay, Kite Beach) due to turbulence created by buildings upstream. Wind typically 15 to 35 knots in the afternoon. The thermal strengthens in early afternoon.
Hazards
Cold water — thick wetsuit required. Shore break at high tide. Gusty wind possible. Northward current. Kelp in lines. Car break-ins.
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