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Sunset Beach, South Africa

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Sunset Beach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sunset Beach, South Africa !
Sunset Beach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Sunset Beach, South Africa !
How to get there
Take the R27 from Cape Town. You will see an Engen petrol station on your left, and a sign `Sunset Beach`. Turn left here. At the end of the road, you have to turn left or right. Turn either way and then look for a road to the beach. There are about 5 parking spots. Not much difference between them.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Cape Town (CPT)
20km from spot
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
1650km from spot
Durban King Shaka International (DUR)
1670km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the R27 from Cape Town. You will see an Engen petrol station on your left, and a sign `Sunset Beach`. Turn left here. At the end of the road, you have to turn left or right. Turn either way and then look for a road to the beach. There are about 5 parking spots. Not much difference between them.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Cape Town (CPT)
20km from spot
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
1650km from spot
Durban King Shaka International (DUR)
1670km from spot

Sunset Beach, South Africa, next to Sunset Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

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Riding Conditions in Sunset Beach, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Long wetsuits needed all year round - although people were seen in shorties some times. Air around 30°C in the summer, down to 15°C in the winter. The water is pretty cold, around 10-15°C in the summer and 13-17°C in the winter. The longer the Southeaster (prevailing summer wind) blows, the colder the surface water gets. Doesn't matter much in summer though.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Trade wind at Sunset Beach, South Africa.
Sunset is mostly a windsurf spot. In the normal Southeaster, the winds are pretty offshore and gusty due to the houses that have been built over the last 10 years. Mostly populated by windsurfers. In a SW, it can happen that the wind is a lot stronger than at Kitebeach. The wind here is generally 20% stronger compared to Big Bay. Happens that you are overpowered on a kite which didn't work in Kitebeach in a SW. NW doesn't work so well, better go to Kitebeach or Big Bay. Beware, sometimes it's gusty on the beach.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sunset Beach, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Long wetsuits needed all year round - although people were seen in shorties some times. Air around 30°C in the summer, down to 15°C in the winter. The water is pretty cold, around 10-15°C in the summer and 13-17°C in the winter. The longer the Southeaster (prevailing summer wind) blows, the colder the surface water gets. Doesn't matter much in summer though.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Trade wind at Sunset Beach, South Africa.
Sunset is mostly a windsurf spot. In the normal Southeaster, the winds are pretty offshore and gusty due to the houses that have been built over the last 10 years. Mostly populated by windsurfers. In a SW, it can happen that the wind is a lot stronger than at Kitebeach. The wind here is generally 20% stronger compared to Big Bay. Happens that you are overpowered on a kite which didn't work in Kitebeach in a SW. NW doesn't work so well, better go to Kitebeach or Big Bay. Beware, sometimes it's gusty on the beach.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sunset Beach, South Africa are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sunset Beach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is sandy, and usually wide enough to allow for a good launch. Shore break can get gnarly sometimes. Some kitesurfers launch from the most downwind parking spot in a SE to go for a long downwind trip to Kitebeach (about 3km).
Waves nice, can be ridden down the line. Generally smaller than in Kite or Melkbos. In a SW, you have to cross them diagonally, can be a bit tricky. Wave sizes vary, from small to huge. The waves are not the biggest around but very powerful and it makes Sunset a prime wave riding spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sunset Beach, South Africa is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The beach is sandy, and usually wide enough to allow for a good launch. Shore break can get gnarly sometimes. Some kitesurfers launch from the most downwind parking spot in a SE to go for a long downwind trip to Kitebeach (about 3km).
Waves nice, can be ridden down the line. Generally smaller than in Kite or Melkbos. In a SW, you have to cross them diagonally, can be a bit tricky. Wave sizes vary, from small to huge. The waves are not the biggest around but very powerful and it makes Sunset a prime wave riding spot.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Cape Town
#1: Surfstore Africa
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4.5/5 (38)
#2: High Five Kitesurf School Cape Town
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4.8/5 (228)
#3: Board and Kite Africa
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4.8/5 (39)
Additional information
A parking is available at Sunset Beach, South Africa.
Watch out for car thieves! There aren't many people around, so often cars get broken into whilst you are on the water. Mainly used by windsurfers.
Webcams around Sunset Beach, South Africa
Webcams around Sunset Beach, South Africa
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 5 kitesurf schools and 65 kitesurf spots in Cape Town.
Best months: January February March November December
Best months: January February March November December
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