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 22° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

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 very strong at 46kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 06:34 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 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

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

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 24° 25° 23° 20° 20°
9% 10% 4% 4% 7% 88% 75% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 22° 21° 20°
88% 86% 95% 100% 100% 44% 87% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 23° 21° 20°
86% 77% 82% 65% 53% 17% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 23° 27° 26° 24° 22°
12% 12% 0% 3% 0% 0% 3% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 21° 24° 26° 26° 24° 22°
8% 9% 16% 10% 9% 12% 24% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 23° 26° 26° 22° 21°
53% 65% 45% 45% 55% 59% 41% 69%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 21° 22° 23° 23° 21° 20°
48% 40% 31% 33% 49% 60% 85% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
37
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
0.9m
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
10.8s 12.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 8.5s
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
8.6s 8.6s 8.7s 8.8s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.9s
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
14.7s 14.2s 13.6s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s 12.1s
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
9
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.6m
12.0s 12.6s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.6s 12.7s 12.6s
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
1.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.1m
0.8m
12.5s 9.2s 9.2s 9.3s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.4s
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.2s 9.4s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
9.2s 10.3s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.0s 8.8s 8.3s
Sun 16th March
4:44 AM 10:49 AM 4:54 PM 10:51 PM
1.96 0.28 1.82 0.26
Mon 17th March
5:07 AM 11:11 AM 5:17 PM 11:15 PM
1.91 0.31 1.77 0.32
Tue 18th March
5:29 AM 11:35 AM 5:39 PM 11:39 PM
1.83 0.38 1.68 0.41
Wed 19th March
5:51 AM 12:00 PM 6:03 PM
1.73 0.47 1.58
Thu 20th March
12:05 AM 6:16 AM 12:28 PM 6:29 PM
0.52 1.62 0.58 1.47
Fri 21st March
12:33 AM 6:44 AM 1:02 PM 7:02 PM
0.64 1.49 0.71 1.33
Sat 22nd March
1:09 AM 7:26 AM 1:57 PM 8:09 PM
0.79 1.35 0.85 1.20
Sun 16th March
26°
0.2mm
16kmh SSW
34%
Mon 17th March
22°
1.0mm
18kmh WSW
84%
Tue 18th March
23°
0.0mm
17kmh E
47%
Wed 19th March
27°
0.0mm
13kmh E
4%
Thu 20th March
26°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
16%
Fri 21st March
27°
0.4mm
12kmh SE
54%
Sat 22nd March
23°
0.1mm
17kmh SW
53%
Sun 23rd March
20°
0.5mm
7kmh S
92%
Mon 24th March
23°
0.7mm
20kmh E
88%
Tue 25th March
25°
0.0mm
14kmh E
47%
Wed 26th March
27°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
41%
Thu 27th March
22°
0.0mm
20kmh SW
24%
Fri 28th March
22°
0.0mm
11kmh S
9%
Sat 29th March
25°
0.0mm
17kmh E
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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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