KiteGlobeSunset Beach
Sunset Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Cape Town in South Africa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cape Town |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | -33.8541, 18.4888 |
About Sunset Beach
Waves nice, can be ridden down the line. Generally smaller than in Kite Beach 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 Beach a prime wave riding spot.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sunset Beach?
The best time to kite Sunset Beach is January, February, March, November, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sunset Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sunset Beach?
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.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.