Location & Surroundings
Sandy Point is a point in Western Cape, South Africa, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint Helena Bay, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 1255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Sandy Point is a point.
It is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 3 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Western Cape
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 44' 23" S, 18° 0' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 59 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:01
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
8.2 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 13.1 | 8.2 | 190 | 69 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 5.7 | 182 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 1.7 | 180 | 70 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 39.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 5.8 | 251 | 59 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 765.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 4.3 | 222 | 79 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 387.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 0.8 | 330 | 86 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.0 | 69 | 81 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 5.7 | 270 | 75 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 747.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.8 | 5.4 | 184 | 93 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 372.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 4.6 | 173 | 93 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.1 | 176 | 80 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 5.7 | 226 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 788.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.7 | 6.3 | 191 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 392.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Point?
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sandy Point today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 42m.
What is the local time in Sandy Point?
Local time is 03:01. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sandy Point?
Sandy Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Sandy Point?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Sandy Point located?
It is at -32.73980, 18.01429 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Point in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry