Beach Weather in Maclear Beach, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Maclear Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 59kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Maclear Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:28 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 Maclear Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

MACLEAR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 27° 21° 20°
68% 61% 23% 10% 0% 25% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 20° 23° 24° 23° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3%
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 27th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 21° 23° 23° 22° 22°
5% 7% 11% 14% 12% 11% 13% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 28th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 21° 21° 22° 22° 20°
14% 12% 14% 44% 48% 40% 76% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 1st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 22° 21° 20°
57% 91% 70% 76% 81% 17% 76% 16%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 2nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 23° 23° 23° 23°
7% 12% 12% 5% 0% 1% 5% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 3rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 22° 24° 25° 23° 22°
4% 3% 3% 2% 0% 0% 1% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
47
kmh
47
kmh
53
kmh
55
kmh
59
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.8m
1.9m
2.2m
12.1s 12.2s 12.3s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 13.3s
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
58
kmh
55
kmh
50
kmh
44
kmh
36
kmh
49
kmh
53
kmh
54
kmh
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
1.8m
1.5m
2.0m
2.1m
2.1m
12.8s 12.5s 12.1s 11.9s 11.5s 11.9s 11.6s 11.3s
Thu 27th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
43
kmh
51
kmh
53
kmh
1.9m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.7m
2.0m
2.1m
11.1s 11.0s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s
Fri 28th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
36
kmh
26
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
31
kmh
39
kmh
1.8m
1.4m
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
1.4m
1.5m
9.6s 9.4s 12.7s 6.9s 7.0s 7.2s 10.5s 10.2s
Sat 1st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
10.0s 9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s
Sun 2nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
48
kmh
51
kmh
52
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.5m
15.2s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.3s
Mon 3rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
1.7m
1.9m
1.8m
1.5m
1.2m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
14.4s 14.2s 13.7s 13.1s 12.9s 12.6s 12.1s 11.9s
Tue 25th February
7:53 AM 1:54 PM 8:09 PM
0.54 1.62 0.37
Wed 26th February
2:21 AM 8:31 AM 2:33 PM 8:44 PM
1.72 0.38 1.75 0.25
Thu 27th February
2:55 AM 9:07 AM 3:10 PM 9:18 PM
1.87 0.23 1.85 0.16
Fri 28th February
3:30 AM 9:44 AM 3:47 PM 9:53 PM
1.99 0.13 1.90 0.11
Sat 1st March
4:05 AM 10:21 AM 4:24 PM 10:28 PM
2.06 0.09 1.91 0.12
Sun 2nd March
4:42 AM 10:59 AM 5:03 PM 11:05 PM
2.06 0.11 1.86 0.18
Mon 3rd March
5:20 AM 11:38 AM 5:42 PM 11:44 PM
1.99 0.19 1.75 0.30
Tue 25th February
21°
0.0mm
45kmh SSE
23%
Wed 26th February
24°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
0%
Thu 27th February
23°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
10%
Fri 28th February
22°
0.1mm
12kmh W
42%
Sat 1st March
22°
0.2mm
29kmh SSE
60%
Sun 2nd March
24°
0.0mm
26kmh SE
6%
Mon 3rd March
25°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
1%
Tue 4th March
22°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
17%
Wed 5th March
21°
0.2mm
16kmh SSW
57%
Thu 6th March
20°
0.5mm
34kmh S
75%
Fri 7th March
22°
0.0mm
28kmh SE
8%
Sat 8th March
22°
0.0mm
44kmh SE
1%
Sun 9th March
24°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
0%
Mon 10th March
22°
0.0mm
27kmh SSE
1%

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 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 22%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Maclear Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Maclear Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at Maclear Beach, located in Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, is a fantastic way to relax and unwind. This stunning beach offers breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. It is also part of the Table Mountain National Park, which means visitors can enjoy the beauty of the natural environment.

Beach Type

Maclear Beach has a unique combination of sand and rocks. The sand is golden yellow in color and fairly coarse in texture. The rocky areas create excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as they attract a variety of marine life. The beach also has tidal pools that provide safe swimming spots for families with children.

Beach Activities

There are several activities recommended on Maclear Beach:

  1. Snorkeling and diving: Due to the rocky shoreline, snorkeling and diving are popular activities on this beach. The rocks provide a habitat for various fish species and other marine life.

  2. Hiking: With its location within Table Mountain National Park, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby for visitors to explore and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.

  3. Birdwatching: The area around Maclear Beach is home to many bird species, making it an ideal spot for bird enthusiasts.

  4. Photography: The beautiful landscape surrounding Maclear Beach makes it an excellent location for capturing unforgettable photos.

  5. Relaxation: Of course, one cannot forget simply relaxing on the sandy beach while soaking up the sun or enjoying a good book.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Maclear Beach due to its protected status within Table Mountain National Park, there are several accommodation options nearby in Cape Town's surrounding suburbs such as Simon's Town or Kalk Bay.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Simon's Town: This historic seaside town offers various accommodation options ranging from guesthouses to charming bed & breakfasts. It is also home to the South African Navy, which means there are several interesting museums and attractions to explore.

  2. Kalk Bay: Known for its quaint harbor and vibrant fishing community, Kalk Bay has a range of accommodations, including boutique hotels and cozy guesthouses. It is also famous for its antique shops and art galleries.

  3. Muizenberg: A popular beach destination in Cape Town, Muizenberg offers a variety of accommodation options from beachfront apartments to guesthouses. It is also known for its colorful beach huts and excellent surfing conditions.

Beach Amenities

Maclear Beach offers limited amenities due to its protected status within Table Mountain National Park. There are no lifeguards on duty, so visitors should exercise caution when swimming or participating in water activities. Public restrooms can be found nearby at the Cape of Good Hope entrance gate or at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre. Visitors should also bring their own refreshments as there are no food or drink vendors available directly on the beach.

Overall, a holiday at Maclear Beach promises a tranquil experience within an unspoiled natural setting – perfect for those seeking peace and relaxation by the ocean's edge.

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