Beach Weather in Clifton Beaches, Cape Town, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
19°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 22° 23° 23° 22° 19°
5% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 21° 21° 21° 20° 18°
84% 49% 4% 18% 45% 45% 64% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 20° 20° 18°
73% 60% 67% 31% 23% 11% 3% 0%
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 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 19° 23° 23° 22° 20°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 20° 22° 22° 20° 18°
3% 6% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 18° 17°
0% 31% 82% 88% 61% 28% 16% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 19° 22° 23° 22° 20°
6% 3% 11% 23% 3% 4% 6% 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°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
38
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.1m
10.4s 11.7s 13.1s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 12.4s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
1.8m
1.7m
12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.5s 11.1s 10.8s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
42
kmh
31
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
1.2m
1.5m
1.5m
10.6s 10.7s 11.1s 13.0s 15.1s 15.6s 15.5s 15.0s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.6s 14.7s 14.6s 14.9s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
49
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.8m
1.9m
15.2s 15.0s 14.4s 14.1s 13.5s 13.2s 13.2s 13.0s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
41
kmh
25
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
1.9m
1.6m
1.0m
0.6m
0.4m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
12.7s 12.6s 12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s
Thu 7th December
4:58 AM 11:22 AM 5:55 PM
0.80 1.40 0.70
Fri 8th December
12:03 AM 5:52 AM 12:09 PM 6:37 PM
1.30 0.70 1.50 0.60
Sat 9th December
12:47 AM 6:37 AM 12:50 PM 7:14 PM
1.40 0.70 1.60 0.50
Sun 10th December
1:26 AM 7:18 AM 1:29 PM 7:51 PM
1.50 0.60 1.70 0.40
Mon 11th December
2:04 AM 7:57 AM 2:07 PM 8:27 PM
1.60 0.60 1.70 0.40
Tue 12th December
2:41 AM 8:36 AM 2:45 PM 9:04 PM
1.60 0.50 1.80 0.30
Wed 13th December
3:19 AM 9:17 AM 3:25 PM 9:43 PM
1.70 0.50 1.80 0.30
Thu 7th December
23°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
3%
Fri 8th December
22°
0.8mm
14kmh SW
46%
Sat 9th December
20°
0.0mm
31kmh SSE
33%
Sun 10th December
24°
0.0mm
17kmh S
0%
Mon 11th December
22°
0.0mm
21kmh S
2%
Tue 12th December
19°
0.0mm
31kmh S
38%
Wed 13th December
24°
0.0mm
11kmh S
7%
Thu 14th December
20°
0.5mm
29kmh SSW
58%
Fri 15th December
21°
0.0mm
20kmh S
1%
Sat 16th December
19°
0.2mm
28kmh SSE
31%
Sun 17th December
22°
0.0mm
19kmh SSE
0%
Mon 18th December
26°
0.0mm
12kmh S
0%
Tue 19th December
25°
0.0mm
17kmh S
3%
Wed 20th December
23°
0.0mm
41kmh SSE
2%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 16%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Clifton Beaches, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at Clifton Beaches in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an unforgettable experience. This beautiful beach destination is nestled along the Atlantic Seaboard and offers stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, and a variety of activities for all ages. From sunbathing to water sports, there's something for everyone at Clifton Beaches.

Beach Type

Clifton Beaches are made up of four smaller beaches, each with its own unique characteristics. The sand on these beaches is soft and golden, providing a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beach games. While the beaches themselves may not have many rocky areas or reefs ideal for snorkeling or diving, there are nearby locations such as the Camps Bay tidal pool where you can enjoy these activities and explore the diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

Some of the popular beach activities at Clifton Beaches include:

  1. Sunbathing: With its soft golden sand and beautiful coastal views, Clifton Beaches are perfect for relaxing in the sun and working on your tan.
  2. Swimming: The crystal-clear waters at Clifton Beaches are ideal for swimming, although they can be quite chilly due to the Atlantic Ocean currents.
  3. Surfing: While not as renowned as other surf spots in Cape Town, Clifton Beaches can still offer some fun waves for surfing enthusiasts.
  4. Beach volleyball: With expansive stretches of sand available, beach volleyball is a popular activity among locals and tourists alike.
  5. Picnicking: Many visitors bring their own picnic baskets to enjoy a meal while taking in the breathtaking views.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Clifton Beaches, several luxurious accommodations options can be found nearby:

  1. The Marly: A boutique hotel located just a short walk from Camps Bay Beach.
  2. 21 Nettleton: An elegant guesthouse offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  3. South Beach Camps Bay: A modern apartment hotel located near the beach and local restaurants.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Clifton Beaches, consider staying in the following areas:

  1. Camps Bay: Just a short distance from Clifton Beaches, Camps Bay offers a lively atmosphere with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. It's also home to a beautiful beach and the popular Camps Bay tidal pool.
  2. Bantry Bay: For a quieter experience, Bantry Bay is an upscale residential area with stunning ocean views and easy access to nearby beaches.
  3. Sea Point: A bustling suburb with a variety of accommodation options, Sea Point is conveniently located near both Clifton Beaches and other attractions in Cape Town.

Beach Amenities

Amenities at Clifton Beaches include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Parking (limited)
  • Nearby shops and restaurants in Camps Bay

While visiting Clifton Beaches in Cape Town, you'll not only enjoy breathtaking coastal views but also have the opportunity to partake in various beach activities suitable for all ages. With nearby accommodations and amenities available, it's no wonder why this destination is popular among tourists seeking a memorable beach holiday experience.

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