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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° 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 have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 39kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:25 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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, Sunday will have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
16% 70% 84% 79% 13% 73% 75% 76%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 15° 17° 18° 16° 16°
72% 38% 71% 6% 5% 2% 4% 5%
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 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
3% 19% 9% 0% 0% 9% 3% 5%
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 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 18° 18° 16° 16°
3% 3% 5% 3% 3% 0% 3% 12%
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 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 18° 19° 17° 16°
49% 2% 1% 6% 10% 7% 9% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 15° 15°
72% 82% 63% 76% 78% 70% 56% 61%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14°
55% 63% 74% 24% 20% 10% 11% 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°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.9m
11.7s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 6.7s 11.2s 11.1s 10.9s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
0.7m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
10.8s 10.8s 7.2s 7.1s 7.3s 7.5s 7.9s 8.2s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
1
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
8.4s 8.6s 8.8s 8.8s 8.9s 8.9s 9.0s 9.1s
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.1s 9.2s 7.4s
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
8.3s 8.6s 15.3s 15.0s 14.4s 14.2s 13.9s 13.5s
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.5m
13.4s 13.2s 12.1s 11.0s 11.8s 10.2s 10.3s 10.7s
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
1.7m
1.7m
10.8s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.2s 9.9s
Sun 12th July
1:56 AM 8:18 AM 2:29 PM 8:40 PM
1.41 0.20 1.42 0.22
Mon 13th July
2:48 AM 9:04 AM 3:16 PM 9:27 PM
1.50 0.11 1.54 0.12
Tue 14th July
3:33 AM 9:45 AM 3:59 PM 10:09 PM
1.57 0.03 1.63 0.06
Wed 15th July
4:15 AM 10:23 AM 4:38 PM 10:48 PM
1.60 -0.01 1.69 0.04
Thu 16th July
4:54 AM 10:59 AM 5:16 PM 11:26 PM
1.60 -0.01 1.70 0.05
Fri 17th July
5:31 AM 11:34 AM 5:54 PM
1.56 0.02 1.66
Sat 18th July
12:03 AM 6:08 AM 12:09 PM 6:30 PM
0.10 1.48 0.09 1.59
Sun 12th July
17°
1.0mm
14kmh E
60%
Mon 13th July
18°
0.0mm
9kmh NE
25%
Tue 14th July
18°
0.0mm
0kmh SE
6%
Wed 15th July
18°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
4%
Thu 16th July
19°
0.0mm
7kmh N
19%
Fri 17th July
16°
0.7mm
37kmh WSW
69%
Sat 18th July
15°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
32%
Sun 19th July
18°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
29%
Mon 20th July
17°
0.0mm
29kmh WSW
29%
Tue 21st July
16°
5.8mm
21kmh ESE
80%
Wed 22nd July
18°
0.5mm
9kmh NNE
36%
Thu 23rd July
18°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
3%
Fri 24th July
18°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
47%
Sat 25th July
18°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
3%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Hobie Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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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