Beach Weather in Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot, Australia

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16°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Horseshoe Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Horseshoe Bay faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:44 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Horseshoe Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

HORSESHOE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 22° 25° 25° 20° 20°
0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 8% 9% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 20° 20° 23° 21° 18° 16° 15°
17% 18% 45% 26% 30% 28% 65% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 19° 25° 24° 19° 18°
11% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 80% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 23° 26° 25° 21° 18°
9% 12% 12% 10% 10% 6% 23% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 18° 23° 25° 24° 17° 15°
4% 4% 5% 5% 85% 16% 10% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 14° 13°
71% 57% 78% 7% 5% 2% 9% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 20° 24° 25° 19° 19°
4% 3% 2% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.2m
1.2m
13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.0m
12.6s 16.4s 16.0s 15.4s 15.2s 14.7s 14.4s 14.3s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
16
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
14.6s 14.3s 14.0s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.0s 12.6s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
1.4m
0.9m
0.1m
0.4m
12.4s 11.9s 11.6s 11.2s 11.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.2s
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
1.5m
1.1m
0.4m
0.5m
12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 14.3s 13.5s
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
13.9s 13.7s 13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s 12.2s 12.1s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
12.1s 13.2s 13.4s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s
Tue 21st April
1:16 AM 6:14 AM 2:59 PM
0.70 0.17 1.45
Wed 22nd April
6:40 AM 3:40 PM
0.15 1.34
Thu 23rd April
7:09 AM 4:31 PM
0.19 1.20
Fri 24th April
7:39 AM 6:47 PM
0.29 1.08
Sat 25th April
7:58 AM 8:51 PM
0.43 1.02
Sun 26th April
6:26 AM 9:26 PM
0.55 0.97
Mon 27th April
5:23 AM 1:19 PM 5:19 PM 10:00 PM
0.58 0.83 0.73 0.93
Tue 21st April
26°
0.0mm
17kmh NNW
4%
Wed 22nd April
23°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
33%
Thu 23rd April
25°
0.0mm
8kmh N
12%
Fri 24th April
26°
0.0mm
14kmh N
11%
Sat 25th April
25°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
17%
Sun 26th April
18°
0.0mm
16kmh SSE
29%
Mon 27th April
25°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
1%
Tue 28th April
25°
0.0mm
24kmh NNW
39%
Wed 29th April
23°
0.0mm
8kmh W
51%
Thu 30th April
24°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
65%
Fri 1st May
26°
0.4mm
25kmh N
57%
Sat 2nd May
18°
12.7mm
24kmh N
94%
Sun 3rd May
15°
1.0mm
28kmh W
82%
Mon 4th May
16°
0.4mm
25kmh WSW
67%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 4 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Horseshoe Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia is an excellent choice for beach lovers and families alike. With its stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, and a range of activities to enjoy, Horseshoe Bay offers something for everyone.

Beach Type

Horseshoe Bay features a mix of fine golden sand and some rocky areas. This combination makes it an ideal destination for both relaxing on the beach and exploring marine life. The presence of rocks and reefs in the bay provides excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these are the preferred habitats for various species of fish.

Beach Activities

There are several beach activities that are popular at Horseshoe Bay:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters within the bay make it perfect for swimming, even for young children or those who may not be strong swimmers.
  2. Snorkeling and diving: Thanks to the rocky areas and reefs within the bay, snorkeling and diving are popular activities at Horseshoe Bay. The diverse marine life in these habitats provides an interesting underwater experience.
  3. Surfing: While not as renowned as other surf spots in South Australia, Horseshoe Bay does offer some surfing opportunities depending on the tide conditions.
  4. Fishing: Both off-shore fishing from the beach or nearby jetty and boat fishing further out in the water can be enjoyed at Horseshoe Bay.

Accommodations

While there are no large resorts directly on Horseshoe Bay beachfront, there is a selection of accommodations available nearby:

  1. Port Elliot Beach House YHA: A budget-friendly option located just a short walk from the beach with various room types suitable for solo travelers or families.
  2. All Seasons' Escape Port Elliot: A comfortable holiday house that can sleep up to eight people, located only minutes away from Horseshoe Bay.
  3. Trafalgar Premium Vintage Suites: For a more luxurious stay, these historic suites offer beautifully styled rooms and are located just a short distance from the beach.

Areas to Stay In

Port Elliot and Victor Harbor are two nearby towns that offer additional accommodation options, including hotels, motels, and holiday rentals. Both towns provide easy access to Horseshoe Bay and other nearby attractions, such as Granite Island and The Bluff. By staying in these towns, visitors can enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere while still being close to shops, cafes, and other amenities.

Beach Amenities

Horseshoe Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their visit:

  • Easy beach access with a large car park nearby
  • Clean public toilets and showers
  • A children's playground near the beach
  • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities
  • A small kiosk selling food, drinks, and ice creams

With its stunning scenery, variety of activities, and amenities for visitors to enjoy, Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is an excellent destination for a beach holiday in South Australia.

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