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Beach Weather Today in Clifton Beaches

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 2.4mm of light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 34kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Clifton Beaches faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:03 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% 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 Clifton Beaches

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

CLIFTON BEACHES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 13° 15° 15° 13° 12°
56% 100% 88% 79% 0% 2% 72% 79%
0.0mm 2.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12° 10° 10°
81% 85% 84% 94% 95% 69% 100% 72%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 11° 10°
72% 84% 87% 62% 72% 67% 56% 83%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 11°
50% 90% 70% 66% 99% 74% 96% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.8mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 12° 11°
69% 50% 83% 70% 6% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
1% 3% 1% 0% 2% 6% 5% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 15° 17° 15° 13°
1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
27
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
12.9s 12.4s 12.0s 14.9s 14.1s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
40
kmh
46
kmh
56
kmh
48
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
42
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
2.0m
1.6m
2.0m
1.9m
1.4m
12.9s 14.7s 14.7s 15.0s 15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.5s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
16.0s 15.9s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.2s 15.0s 14.6s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
12.4s 12.4s 12.5s 12.7s 12.9s 13.1s 12.9s 12.6s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
12.4s 12.6s 12.2s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 11.3s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
11.8s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.5s 11.7s 14.0s
Fri 26th July
12:44 AM 6:46 AM 12:50 PM 7:12 PM
0.40 1.60 0.40 1.70
Sat 27th July
1:37 AM 7:38 AM 1:42 PM 8:07 PM
0.50 1.50 0.50 1.60
Sun 28th July
2:41 AM 8:42 AM 2:47 PM 9:13 PM
0.60 1.40 0.60 1.50
Mon 29th July
3:58 AM 10:02 AM 4:09 PM 10:33 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.40
Tue 30th July
5:23 AM 11:33 AM 5:40 PM 11:56 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.40
Wed 31st July
6:37 AM 12:50 PM 6:56 PM
0.60 1.40 0.70
Thu 1st August
1:05 AM 7:34 AM 1:46 PM 7:54 PM
1.50 0.50 1.50 0.60
Fri 26th July
15°
2.4mm
12kmh NW
59%
Sat 27th July
13°
1.5mm
33kmh WNW
85%
Sun 28th July
12°
1.3mm
22kmh W
72%
Mon 29th July
13°
2.3mm
23kmh NNW
80%
Tue 30th July
14°
0.2mm
21kmh SSE
34%
Wed 31st July
14°
0.0mm
10kmh S
2%
Thu 1st August
17°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
0%
Fri 2nd August
15°
0.2mm
12kmh SE
43%
Sat 3rd August
14°
1.4mm
8kmh NNW
81%
Sun 4th August
16°
0.1mm
30kmh NNW
50%
Mon 5th August
15°
0.1mm
43kmh NNW
61%
Tue 6th August
15°
6.1mm
27kmh NW
88%
Wed 7th August
13°
0.2mm
13kmh SSW
52%
Thu 8th August
18°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
7%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

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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