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Sunset Beach

City in Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Sunset Beach is a serene coastal suburb just north of Cape Town, famous for its golden sands, panoramic views of Table Mountain, and excellent windsurfing conditions. It offers a peaceful escape with boutique accommodations and proximity to natural reserves.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Western Cape
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-33.85°, 18.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,000
Cashless
60
English
90
Temperature
16.6°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
CPT
Distance
17 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 169 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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