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Spot de Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach

South Africa

-33.85 | 18.49

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.

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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.

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.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

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.

Hazards

Cold water — thick wetsuit required. Shore break at high tide. Gusty wind possible. Northward current. Kelp in lines. Car break-ins.

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.

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