Beach Weather in Watamu Beach, Watamu, Kenya

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Beach Weather Today in Watamu Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Watamu Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:11 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 Watamu Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

WATAMU BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 13th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 29° 31° 30° 28° 27°
58% 56% 88% 21% 14% 13% 10% 13%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 14th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 29° 30° 30° 28° 27°
45% 44% 76% 20% 15% 11% 30% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 15th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 29° 30° 29° 28° 26°
64% 63% 77% 55% 73% 28% 8% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 16th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 28° 30° 30° 27° 26°
58% 84% 81% 76% 76% 6% 6% 35%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 17th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 29° 31° 30° 28° 26°
61% 46% 50% 4% 16% 19% 38% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 18th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 25° 29° 30° 29° 28° 27°
15% 74% 75% 30% 34% 28% 30% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 19th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 29° 30° 29° 28° 27°
84% 70% 77% 76% 89% 25% 11% 19%
0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 13th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s
Thu 14th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.5s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s
Fri 15th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s
Sat 16th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.2s 9.5s 9.7s
Sun 17th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
9.7s 9.5s 9.5s 9.7s 9.9s 9.9s 10.0s 10.0s
Mon 18th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
10.0s 10.1s 10.2s 10.2s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s
Tue 19th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.5m
9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.6s 9.6s 9.8s
Wed 13th November
1:37 AM 7:56 AM 2:00 PM 7:59 PM
3.00 0.80 2.80 0.70
Thu 14th November
2:19 AM 8:39 AM 2:44 PM 8:39 PM
3.30 0.50 3.00 0.50
Fri 15th November
2:59 AM 9:20 AM 3:25 PM 9:17 PM
3.60 0.30 3.10 0.40
Sat 16th November
3:38 AM 9:59 AM 4:04 PM 9:55 PM
3.70 0.20 3.10 0.30
Sun 17th November
4:17 AM 10:38 AM 4:43 PM 10:33 PM
3.80 0.20 3.10 0.40
Mon 18th November
4:56 AM 11:17 AM 5:22 PM 11:11 PM
3.70 0.30 3.00 0.50
Tue 19th November
5:35 AM 11:56 AM 6:02 PM 11:50 PM
3.50 0.50 2.80 0.70
Wed 13th November
31°
0.2mm
17kmh SE
34%
Thu 14th November
31°
0.1mm
17kmh ESE
31%
Fri 15th November
30°
1.1mm
19kmh SE
49%
Sat 16th November
30°
0.9mm
15kmh SSE
52%
Sun 17th November
31°
0.3mm
17kmh SE
39%
Mon 18th November
30°
0.2mm
15kmh ESE
37%
Tue 19th November
30°
0.6mm
12kmh ESE
56%
Wed 20th November
29°
0.7mm
13kmh ESE
48%
Thu 21st November
30°
0.5mm
11kmh ESE
57%
Fri 22nd November
29°
1.7mm
15kmh SE
64%
Sat 23rd November
30°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
40%
Sun 24th November
31°
0.0mm
14kmh E
31%
Mon 25th November
32°
0.0mm
12kmh E
32%
Tue 26th November
31°
0.8mm
14kmh ENE
33%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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

Holiday at Watamu Beach, Watamu, Malindi, Kenya

Watamu Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach located in Watamu, a small coastal town in the Malindi region of Kenya. This beach is famous for its powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters that attract tourists from all over the world. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life, Watamu Beach offers an unforgettable beach holiday experience.

Beach Type

Watamu Beach boasts soft and powdery white sand, making it perfect for sunbathing, walking along the shoreline, or playing beach games. The area also features rocky outcrops and coral reefs close to the shore which provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: The presence of rocks and coral reefs at Watamu Beach make it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving. These underwater structures attract various species of colorful fish, turtles, dolphins, and other marine creatures. Visitors can explore the vibrant underwater world by joining a guided tour or renting equipment from nearby dive shops.

  2. Beach Walks: The long stretch of powdery white sand at Watamu Beach is perfect for leisurely strolls along the shoreline. Visitors can enjoy the gentle sea breeze while taking in views of the sparkling ocean during sunrise or sunset.

  3. Kite Surfing: Due to its consistent winds throughout the year, Watamu Beach is a popular spot for kite surfing enthusiasts. There are several kite surfing schools in the area that offer lessons for beginners as well as equipment rentals.

  4. Deep-Sea Fishing: For those who enjoy fishing, Watamu is known as one of Kenya's best deep-sea fishing destinations. Numerous fishing charters operate out of Watamu offering full-day trips to catch marlin, sailfish, tuna, and other game fish.

  5. Dolphin Watching: Watamu is home to resident populations of dolphins that can often be spotted in the waters around the beach. Visitors can join a dolphin watching tour to get up close and personal with these playful creatures.

Accommodation and Areas to Stay

Watamu Beach is lined with a variety of beach resorts, hotels, and private villas catering to different budgets and preferences. Some popular options include:

  • Hemingways Watamu: A luxury beachfront resort offering spacious rooms, fine dining, spa services, and various water sports activities.
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club: A family-friendly all-inclusive resort with multiple swimming pools, restaurants, and entertainment options.
  • Medina Palms: An upscale resort featuring luxurious suites and villas, an infinity pool, spa facilities, and water sports center.

For visitors seeking a more tranquil experience away from the main tourist areas, the southern end of Watamu Beach offers more secluded accommodation options.

Beach Amenities

Some of the amenities available at Watamu Beach include:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Restaurants and bars serving fresh seafood and local cuisine
  • Dive shops offering snorkeling and diving equipment rentals
  • Kite surfing schools with equipment rental services
  • Local vendors selling souvenirs, crafts, and beachwear

With its stunning scenery, diverse marine life, and array of exciting activities, Watamu Beach promises a memorable holiday experience for travelers seeking sun-soaked relaxation or thrilling water sports adventures in Kenya.

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