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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° 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 27%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 37kmh 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 06:28 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 19° 19° 17° 17°
32% 6% 94% 31% 7% 32% 2% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 19° 21° 21° 19° 17°
24% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19° 19°
65% 85% 85% 74% 3% 0% 46% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 16° 15°
75% 86% 100% 60% 80% 87% 55% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
80% 93% 74% 80% 83% 30% 17% 81%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 20° 20° 19° 18°
18% 6% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 20° 20° 20° 18° 17°
3% 39% 64% 0% 2% 6% 8% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
8.2s 8.0s 15.5s 9.2s 9.4s 13.8s 7.8s 7.6s
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 4.7s 4.7s
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
0
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
11.5s 10.5s 9.8s 12.0s 11.7s 11.3s 11.2s 16.3s
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
47
kmh
48
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
15.6s 15.1s 14.7s 14.6s 8.5s 15.1s 8.6s 14.2s
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
8.9s 13.2s 9.0s 8.9s 9.1s 9.4s 10.2s 9.1s
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
46
kmh
52
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
57
kmh
51
kmh
41
kmh
2.1m
2.0m
2.3m
1.9m
1.8m
2.3m
2.0m
1.4m
10.1s 8.5s 8.6s 8.7s 9.9s 11.8s 12.2s 11.2s
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
22
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.6s 9.6s 9.6s 9.5s 9.5s
Fri 11th October
2:32 AM 9:39 AM 3:54 PM 10:36 PM
0.85 1.23 0.94 1.26
Sat 12th October
5:23 AM 12:01 PM 6:21 PM
0.81 1.38 0.79
Sun 13th October
12:22 AM 6:34 AM 12:55 PM 7:13 PM
1.40 0.65 1.59 0.58
Mon 14th October
1:14 AM 7:19 AM 1:35 PM 7:54 PM
1.57 0.48 1.81 0.38
Tue 15th October
1:55 AM 7:58 AM 2:12 PM 8:31 PM
1.73 0.32 1.99 0.21
Wed 16th October
2:33 AM 8:35 AM 2:49 PM 9:08 PM
1.86 0.20 2.12 0.10
Thu 17th October
3:10 AM 9:12 AM 3:25 PM 9:43 PM
1.95 0.13 2.18 0.06
Fri 11th October
19°
0.0mm
25kmh SW
27%
Sat 12th October
21°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
12%
Sun 13th October
20°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
55%
Mon 14th October
18°
0.6mm
44kmh SW
78%
Tue 15th October
16°
0.1mm
26kmh ESE
67%
Wed 16th October
20°
0.0mm
36kmh ENE
3%
Thu 17th October
20°
0.0mm
31kmh SW
17%
Fri 18th October
19°
1.0mm
19kmh S
70%
Sat 19th October
20°
0.9mm
12kmh SE
74%
Sun 20th October
18°
0.4mm
25kmh SW
50%
Mon 21st October
20°
0.0mm
27kmh E
15%
Tue 22nd October
19°
0.2mm
19kmh SSW
37%
Wed 23rd October
20°
1.4mm
17kmh SE
71%
Thu 24th October
17°
6.0mm
58kmh SW
89%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Hobie Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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