Location & Surroundings
West Point is a point in Western Cape, South Africa, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint Helena Bay, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pretoria is about 1255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
West Point is a point.
It is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 2 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° 46' 31" S, 18° 3' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:14
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in West Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for West Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
5.4 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 17.9 | 5.4 | 210 | 43 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.0 | 7.8 | 190 | 68 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 389.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 5.4 | 183 | 77 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 1.7 | 186 | 68 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 5.6 | 252 | 54 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 747.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 4.1 | 222 | 79 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 1.2 | 25 | 86 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 0.8 | 82 | 78 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 29.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.0 | 5.4 | 268 | 69 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 756.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 5.2 | 181 | 93 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 4.0 | 168 | 93 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 2.8 | 154 | 79 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 41.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 5.2 | 232 | 50 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 781.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in West Point?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 West Point today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in West Point?
Local time is 23:14. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is West Point?
West Point is a point.
What is the elevation of West Point?
DEM 2 m.
Where is West Point located?
It is at -32.77531, 18.05042 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Point in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry