Beach Weather in Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Horseshoe Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly 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 22%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. 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 05:17 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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

HORSESHOE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 14° 10°
28% 11% 6% 9% 13% 89% 14% 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°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 15° 15° 10°
20% 91% 76% 34% 54% 82% 70% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 15° 15° 12° 12°
32% 28% 27% 46% 32% 24% 50% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 11° 11° 10° 10°
11% 47% 100% 85% 43% 70% 50% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 11°
100% 93% 69% 76% 87% 72% 83% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 13° 15° 14° 13° 10°
86% 59% 81% 64% 75% 100% 81% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 14° 10°
75% 86% 100% 73% 71% 72% 86% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
15.1s 14.6s 17.8s 17.6s 16.9s 16.5s 16.2s 15.6s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
15.4s 15.3s 15.0s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 16.7s 16.2s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
15.6s 15.3s 15.1s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.1s 14.8s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
42
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.8m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
14.6s 14.4s 14.3s 14.1s 13.9s 9.3s 11.1s 12.2s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
12.7s 13.0s 12.7s 12.4s 11.9s 11.8s 12.0s 12.9s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
14.2s 16.1s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.4s 15.4s 15.2s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
15.9s 16.1s 16.0s 15.6s 15.3s 15.2s 15.1s 14.7s
Wed 8th July
1:00 AM 2:40 AM 6:17 AM 8:17 AM 12:36 PM 9:26 PM
0.43 0.42 0.49 0.47 0.66 0.24
Thu 9th July
1:32 AM 3:41 AM 12:31 PM 9:56 PM
0.40 0.38 0.75 0.21
Fri 10th July
2:08 AM 4:11 AM 11:57 AM 7:14 PM 10:02 PM 11:03 PM
0.34 0.31 0.86 0.16 0.19 0.19
Sat 11th July
2:49 AM 4:18 AM 11:29 AM 7:40 PM 10:52 PM
0.25 0.24 1.00 0.10 0.20
Sun 12th July
2:41 AM 11:49 AM 8:12 PM 11:29 PM
0.14 1.12 0.09 0.24
Mon 13th July
3:42 AM 12:17 PM 8:45 PM
0.04 1.21 0.11
Tue 14th July
12:04 AM 4:21 AM 12:47 PM 9:15 PM
0.30 -0.05 1.25 0.16
Wed 8th July
15°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
22%
Thu 9th July
16°
0.1mm
8kmh NNE
57%
Fri 10th July
15°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
36%
Sat 11th July
13°
1.1mm
30kmh WSW
60%
Sun 12th July
15°
0.4mm
27kmh W
83%
Mon 13th July
15°
0.0mm
19kmh W
77%
Tue 14th July
15°
0.1mm
18kmh WSW
79%
Wed 15th July
15°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
73%
Thu 16th July
14°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
67%
Fri 17th July
14°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
33%
Sat 18th July
14°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
12%
Sun 19th July
16°
0.0mm
28kmh NNW
8%
Mon 20th July
13°
3.6mm
23kmh SW
64%
Tue 21st July
11°
0.7mm
21kmh NNW
75%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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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