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Sunset

Sunset Reef is Kommetjie's outer big-wave bombora, a serious offshore reef with a barreling right and thick left that can be paddled when it is small and clean but shifts toward tow surfing once the wind or size rises. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Sunset in Cape Peninsula.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCape Peninsula, ZA
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The Wave

The outside reef sits off Kommetjie, so the real decision is whether the swell and wind are clean enough for a paddle session or whether it has turned into a tow-in day.

Low to high tide all stay in play, but heavy water, exposure, and rocks are the main cautions.

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Lineup Guide

The outside reef sits off Kommetjie, so the real decision is whether the swell and wind are clean enough for a paddle session or whether it has turned into a tow-in day.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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