“How Do Planes Land?”: Viral Video Shows Extreme Winds and Wild Seas Battering Sea Point, SA Stunned

• A dramatic video shared on Facebook has captured the extreme weather conditions battering the Sea Point region in Cape Town
• The footage showcases gale-force winds pushing pedestrians, aggressively shaking trees, and whipping sea spray into rain-like showers
• The clip sparked intense online debate, with social media users expressing relief, worry over flights, and concern for the safety of Sea Point residents
• Briefly News spoke with Northern suburbs resident Natalia Nombewu about the viral video showing extreme winds and wild seas battering Sea Point

A shocking video showing the sheer power of nature in the Western Cape has set social media abuzz. Uploaded to Facebook by user Familyearthtrek KS on 3 June 2026, the clip shows a day of extreme severe weather conditions along the popular Sea Point promenade.

The resident captured an environment dominated by destructive winds and a chaotic marine environment. In the footage, the winds push pedestrians trying to navigate the coastal walkway, and nearby trees are violently shaken, appearing as if they could snap at any moment under the extreme pressure. The raw strength of the gale in Facebook user FamIlyearthtrek KS's clip also whipped up the ocean surface, throwing massive sea spray into the air and creating rain showers in the immediate area.

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How to guard against gale-force danger

The City of Cape Town’s disaster management guidelines highlight that violent gale-force winds carry extreme risks. These include uprooting trees, tearing down overhead power lines, damaging roofing structures, and physically knocking pedestrians down the streets. To minimise property damage and protect families, municipal authorities recommend that residents trim large trees near dwellings. They also advise them to anchor loose outdoor items and firmly secure roof structures with additional bracing straps well ahead of arriving storms.

Watch the Facebook reel here.

Wild coastal weather raises fears for the cold season

The Briefly News team had the pleasure of speaking with Natalia to hear her thoughts on the dramatic weather footage and her thoughts about the months ahead.

We asked Natalia what went through her mind seeing the huge waves crashing right over the promenade wall in the video because of the strong winds. She shared:

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“It was incredible and scary at the same time. Usually, the promenade is such a peaceful place for a walk, but seeing the ocean take over that space shows how powerful the sea really is.”

We asked if the Northern suburbs felt the impact of these strong winds. She responded:

“Definitely. Even though we are further inland, the wind was howling through our neighbourhood, shaking trees and rattling windows. It felt like the entire city was under siege.”

When asked how she feels about the upcoming winter after seeing the video. Natalie said:

“To be honest with you, I’m extremely worried. I honestly feel like this winter is going to be filled with the worst winds and storms our city has ever seen. If this is just the start, I dread to think what is coming next.”

Mzansi reacts to the Sea Point windy clip

The video unsettled many social media users who wondered what could be causing the sudden bad weather around the country. Many expressed genuine concerns for residents in the area, hoping they were not badly affected by the strong winds. Several Cape Town residents noted that the conditions in their specific suburbs were nowhere near as extreme, confirming that Sea Point seemed to be bearing the brunt of the localised gale.

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User @Jimmy Potts asked:

"How do aeroplanes land in this weather?"

User @Farhaad Natha commented:

"The TUI Mein Schiff 6 cruise ship is waiting to enter Cape Town harbour. She was supposed to dock at 08h00 on Wednesday morning. She may only come in on Thursday evening when the wind abates. It's a beautiful ship. Mein Schiff 6, from Germany."

User @Vivien Bruwer shared:

"Scary, I am not crazy about the wind! Be safe out there."

User @Paulette Solomons added:

"Something is on the way, the weather is changing every time in one day. Volcano vibes."

User @Val Hiscock said:

"Wow, that's wild!"

User @Bruce Myers commented:

"The whole of Cape Town was extremely windy today. It came out of nowhere."

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Source: Briefly News