Beach Weather in Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 20%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and very strong at 43kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:06 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Hobie Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 40%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 22° 18° 18°
22% 8% 10% 0% 6% 25% 85% 7%
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 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 15° 18° 19° 19° 19° 19°
4% 42% 16% 75% 16% 0% 7% 6%
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 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 19° 22° 23° 21° 21°
26% 2% 0% 0% 6% 9% 85% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 22° 23° 23° 21°
3% 2% 11% 48% 42% 47% 12% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 23° 25° 24° 22° 19°
14% 17% 5% 5% 5% 4% 7% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19° 19°
97% 90% 83% 59% 56% 87% 78% 61%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 18° 22° 23° 22° 21°
13% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 4% 6%
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 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.8m
14.6s 15.8s 15.5s 15.3s 15.2s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s
Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
14.1s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.3s 12.9s 12.7s 12.6s
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.9m
1.3m
0.7m
12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 6.1s
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
26
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
0.6m
1.1m
0.9m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 14.7s 14.5s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
0.4m
0.8m
1.4m
0.8m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
13.6s 12.5s 11.5s 13.8s 14.0s 13.9s 13.7s 13.5s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
36
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
34
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
13.3s 13.1s 12.8s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s
Mon 6th April
5:28 AM 11:34 AM 5:43 PM 11:42 PM
1.74 0.43 1.62 0.51
Tue 7th April
5:53 AM 12:02 PM 6:10 PM
1.62 0.54 1.50
Wed 8th April
12:11 AM 6:20 AM 12:34 PM 6:43 PM
0.63 1.49 0.67 1.38
Thu 9th April
12:46 AM 6:55 AM 1:18 PM 7:38 PM
0.77 1.36 0.80 1.25
Fri 10th April
1:42 AM 8:04 AM 2:46 PM 10:45 PM
0.91 1.23 0.90 1.20
Sat 11th April
5:04 AM 11:30 AM 5:56 PM
0.98 1.22 0.86
Sun 12th April
12:32 AM 6:47 AM 12:46 PM 6:52 PM
1.34 0.83 1.35 0.71
Mon 6th April
20°
0.0mm
38kmh WSW
20%
Tue 7th April
19°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
20%
Wed 8th April
23°
0.3mm
17kmh ENE
25%
Thu 9th April
24°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
22%
Fri 10th April
25°
0.3mm
13kmh E
12%
Sat 11th April
20°
0.6mm
17kmh ESE
76%
Sun 12th April
23°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
3%
Mon 13th April
30°
1.5mm
21kmh WNW
23%
Tue 14th April
20°
0.7mm
14kmh SW
57%
Wed 15th April
19°
0.3mm
33kmh WSW
50%
Thu 16th April
18°
0.0mm
30kmh WSW
28%
Fri 17th April
18°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
14%
Sat 18th April
20°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
18%
Sun 19th April
22°
0.0mm
10kmh E
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

A holiday at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa is a perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy the sun, sand and sea. This popular beach destination offers a multitude of activities, accommodations and amenities for visitors to enjoy.

Beach Type

Hobie Beach is known for its soft, golden sand that stretches along the shoreline, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and building sandcastles. The water is clear and inviting, with gentle waves that are perfect for swimming or paddling. While the beach itself does not have many rocks or reefs directly offshore, there are nearby areas that offer snorkeling and diving opportunities for those looking to explore the underwater world.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Hobie Beach. Some popular options include:

  • Swimming: With its calm waters and lifeguard supervision during peak season, Hobie Beach is perfect for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
  • Sunbathing: The wide expanse of golden sand provides plenty of space to lay out your towel or rent a sun lounger to soak up the South African sun.
  • Watersports: Hobie Beach is known as a prime spot for windsurfing, kiteboarding and paddleboarding due to its consistent onshore winds.
  • Beach volleyball: With dedicated beach volleyball courts available on the beachfront, visitors can enjoy a friendly game with friends or other beachgoers.
  • Kids' Entertainment: There's a playground area located near the Shark Rock Pier which provides endless fun for children.

Accommodations

Hobie Beach offers various accommodation options within walking distance from the beach:

  1. The Boardwalk Hotel & Casino - A 5-star luxury hotel featuring ocean views, a spa and casino.
  2. The Chapman Hotel - A charming boutique hotel situated across from Algoa Bay offering sea-facing rooms.
  3. Brookes Hill Suites - Self-catering apartments with stunning views of the ocean and access to a swimming pool.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Hobie Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  • Summerstrand: This popular suburb is home to many hotels, guesthouses and self-catering apartments within walking distance of Hobie Beach. It's also close to other attractions like the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex.
  • Humewood: This residential area offers a quieter atmosphere while still being conveniently located near Hobie Beach. Accommodations range from guesthouses to apartments.

Beach Amenities

Hobie Beach provides several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Lifeguards: During peak season, lifeguards are on duty to ensure the safety of swimmers.
  • Changing Rooms & Showers: Facilities are available for beachgoers looking to rinse off or change after a day in the sun.
  • Restaurants & Cafes: A variety of establishments can be found along the beachfront offering delicious meals, snacks, and refreshments.
  • Shark Rock Pier: This iconic pier provides stunning views of the ocean and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
  • Parking: Ample parking is available near the beach, making it easily accessible for visitors.

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