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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 16kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:30 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 Hobie Beach

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 18° 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 be dry and Sunday will have 2.7mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 20° 20° 16° 16°
28% 25% 27% 18% 2% 0% 5% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 24° 25° 19° 18°
25% 53% 19% 6% 4% 2% 3% 1%
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 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 15° 18° 21° 19° 17° 16°
10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15° 14°
83% 90% 63% 76% 52% 88% 85% 8%
0.3mm 0.2mm 1.7mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 11° 14° 20° 19° 16° 15°
4% 0% 6% 3% 2% 5% 8% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 17° 20° 21° 18° 17°
3% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 20° 25° 25° 22° 20°
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
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Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
12.6s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.4s 12.4s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
30
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.4m
1.0m
12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 13.6s 13.3s 12.9s 12.6s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
26
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
0.7m
0.5m
0.2m
0.5m
1.0m
1.2m
0.7m
12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.4s 9.1s 12.4s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
57
kmh
53
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
49
kmh
42
kmh
32
kmh
1.6m
2.0m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
1.3m
0.9m
9.2s 9.5s 10.1s 10.2s 10.2s 10.1s 9.9s 11.9s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
11.7s 11.4s 11.2s 11.2s 11.0s 10.5s 10.4s 10.2s
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
0.2m
0.9m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
10.0s 11.8s 12.6s 13.2s 13.4s 13.8s 14.2s 14.2s
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
14.1s 13.7s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.1s 12.7s 13.1s
Thu 8th May
7:47 AM 1:41 PM 7:42 PM
0.59 1.50 0.59
Fri 9th May
1:53 AM 8:14 AM 2:13 PM 8:11 PM
1.70 0.51 1.59 0.52
Sat 10th May
2:22 AM 8:39 AM 2:42 PM 8:38 PM
1.77 0.43 1.66 0.47
Sun 11th May
2:50 AM 9:03 AM 3:10 PM 9:06 PM
1.81 0.37 1.71 0.43
Mon 12th May
3:17 AM 9:28 AM 3:39 PM 9:34 PM
1.83 0.34 1.74 0.41
Tue 13th May
3:44 AM 9:55 AM 4:07 PM 10:03 PM
1.82 0.33 1.73 0.42
Wed 14th May
4:12 AM 10:24 AM 4:36 PM 10:33 PM
1.79 0.35 1.70 0.46
Thu 8th May
20°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
14%
Fri 9th May
25°
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
14%
Sat 10th May
21°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
6%
Sun 11th May
16°
2.7mm
36kmh WSW
68%
Mon 12th May
20°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
4%
Tue 13th May
22°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
1%
Wed 14th May
27°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
0%
Thu 15th May
28°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
0%
Fri 16th May
27°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
0%
Sat 17th May
28°
0.0mm
34kmh WNW
15%
Sun 18th May
15°
0.3mm
49kmh WSW
73%
Mon 19th May
15°
0.7mm
10kmh SSW
75%
Tue 20th May
18°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
43%
Wed 21st May
19°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
18%

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 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 24%.

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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