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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 33kmh 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 05:42 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 67% 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 20° 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, Sunday will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 19° 21° 21° 19° 18°
73% 70% 23% 23% 9% 75% 67% 74%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15° 15°
20% 60% 73% 83% 89% 18% 72% 76%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 15° 15° 17° 18° 17° 15°
79% 66% 50% 57% 77% 51% 55% 26%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 18° 19° 19° 18°
23% 39% 4% 9% 14% 9% 19% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 18° 18°
12% 100% 100% 75% 8% 11% 73% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18°
78% 91% 79% 77% 65% 68% 81% 49%
0.0mm 0.2mm 1.3mm 1.8mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 15° 17° 21° 20° 19° 18°
7% 4% 6% 19% 30% 2% 1% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
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19°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 8.5s 8.7s 8.9s 9.2s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
51
kmh
60
kmh
58
kmh
58
kmh
49
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
2.0m
2.2m
2.5m
2.2m
2.1m
1.9m
1.7m
1.7m
10.1s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 10.0s 10.3s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
49
kmh
47
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
29
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
1.0m
10.3s 10.2s 10.0s 11.5s 9.9s 11.8s 12.2s 12.7s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
12.9s 13.0s 13.3s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
11.4s 12.1s 11.8s 11.6s 11.2s 11.0s 10.7s 12.8s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
17.0s 16.1s 15.4s 14.9s 14.4s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
35
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
0.8m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s
Sun 26th April
6:52 AM 12:45 PM 6:56 PM
0.68 1.42 0.64
Mon 27th April
1:08 AM 7:37 AM 1:31 PM 7:38 PM
1.63 0.57 1.53 0.55
Tue 28th April
1:47 AM 8:12 AM 2:08 PM 8:12 PM
1.74 0.47 1.62 0.47
Wed 29th April
2:20 AM 8:41 AM 2:39 PM 8:41 PM
1.81 0.40 1.70 0.42
Thu 30th April
2:49 AM 9:06 AM 3:08 PM 9:08 PM
1.86 0.35 1.75 0.39
Fri 1st May
3:17 AM 9:30 AM 3:37 PM 9:34 PM
1.87 0.32 1.78 0.38
Sat 2nd May
3:44 AM 9:54 AM 4:04 PM 10:01 PM
1.86 0.31 1.77 0.38
Sun 26th April
21°
0.1mm
12kmh SW
51%
Mon 27th April
17°
0.2mm
49kmh WSW
61%
Tue 28th April
18°
0.2mm
42kmh WSW
57%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.0mm
14kmh E
15%
Thu 30th April
19°
0.0mm
19kmh SW
57%
Fri 1st May
18°
3.8mm
14kmh E
73%
Sat 2nd May
21°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
9%
Sun 3rd May
21°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
25%
Mon 4th May
19°
0.2mm
39kmh WSW
43%
Tue 5th May
17°
3.3mm
50kmh W
80%
Wed 6th May
18°
0.8mm
25kmh WSW
52%
Thu 7th May
19°
0.1mm
11kmh SW
42%
Fri 8th May
21°
0.0mm
16kmh ENE
19%
Sat 9th May
26°
0.0mm
12kmh NNE
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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