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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Jan Best	Feb Best	Mar Best	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec Best
27° Tan	27° Tan	26° Tan	23° Tan	20°	18°	18°	18°	19°	22° Tan	23° Tan	26° Tan
Sea 20° Swim	Sea 20° Swim	Sea 19° Swim	Sea 17°	Sea 17°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 17°	Sea 20° Swim

Beach Weather Today in False Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° 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 will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 45kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

False Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:58 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 False Bay

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:32 AM 07:58 PM

12:20 AM

12:18 PM

Sun 22nd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

16°	15°	16°	23°	25°	23°	21°	17°
3%	7%	8%	0%	0%	11%	3%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

12:44 AM

01:14 PM

Mon 23rd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	14°	14°	21°	23°	23°	21°	17°
0%	2%	5%	79%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

01:07 AM

02:09 PM

Tue 24th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	13°	14°	22°	28°	29°	27°	20°
0%	4%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:31 AM

03:06 PM

Wed 25th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

17°	16°	15°	26°	30°	29°	27°	22°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:57 AM

04:05 PM

Thu 26th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

18°	18°	18°	26°	31°	31°	28°	23°
0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	20°	20°	20°

05:35 AM 08:00 PM

02:28 AM

05:06 PM

Fri 27th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

20°	19°	20°	25°	28°	27°	23°	20°
0%	1%	1%	0%	0%	0%	24%	71%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm
20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°

05:36 AM 08:01 PM

03:04 AM

06:07 PM

Sat 28th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

19°	18°	19°	21°	22°	23°	21°	19°
62%	50%	63%	71%	46%	18%	17%	7%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°

05:32 AM 07:58 PM

12:20 AM

12:18 PM

Sun 22nd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
43 kmh	45 kmh	41 kmh	33 kmh	34 kmh	35 kmh	35 kmh	32 kmh

1.5m	1.7m	1.4m	1.1m	1.2m	1.2m	1.1m	1.0m

10.8s	13.7s	14.6s	15.1s	14.9s	14.5s	14.3s	14.1s

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

12:44 AM

01:14 PM

Mon 23rd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
29 kmh	28 kmh	25 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh	36 kmh	39 kmh	45 kmh

0.8m	0.9m	0.8m	0.8m	1.1m	1.2m	1.5m	1.6m

13.8s	13.6s	13.4s	13.2s	12.8s	12.6s	12.4s	12.2s

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

01:07 AM

02:09 PM

Tue 24th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
46 kmh	44 kmh	44 kmh	39 kmh	42 kmh	50 kmh	58 kmh	50 kmh

1.6m	1.6m	1.5m	1.1m	1.4m	2.1m	2.3m	1.8m

11.8s	11.7s	11.7s	11.5s	11.3s	11.1s	11.0s	10.9s

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:31 AM

03:06 PM

Wed 25th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
41 kmh	36 kmh	36 kmh	27 kmh	35 kmh	42 kmh	46 kmh	51 kmh

1.6m	1.5m	1.8m	1.5m	2.0m	2.2m	2.4m	1.9m

10.8s	10.6s	10.5s	10.4s	11.9s	11.9s	12.0s	11.9s

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:57 AM

04:05 PM

Thu 26th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
45 kmh	40 kmh	37 kmh	37 kmh	40 kmh	41 kmh	44 kmh	41 kmh

1.7m	1.8m	1.6m	1.3m	1.3m	1.4m	1.6m	1.5m

11.7s	11.7s	11.5s	13.6s	15.3s	15.8s	13.9s	9.1s

05:35 AM 08:00 PM

02:28 AM

05:06 PM

Fri 27th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
23 kmh	10 kmh	13 kmh	19 kmh	20 kmh	21 kmh	19 kmh	24 kmh

1.3m	1.2m	0.8m	0.4m	0.6m	1.1m	0.8m	0.9m

8.5s	14.4s	14.3s	14.2s	14.0s	13.6s	13.2s	13.0s

05:36 AM 08:01 PM

03:04 AM

06:07 PM

Sat 28th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	22 kmh	19 kmh	17 kmh	15 kmh	20 kmh	23 kmh	25 kmh

1.1m	1.2m	1.2m	1.2m	1.3m	1.4m	1.4m	1.5m

12.8s	12.4s	12.1s	11.9s	11.8s	11.8s	11.7s	11.6s

05:32 AM 07:58 PM

12:20 AM

12:18 PM

Sun 22nd December

1:34 AM	8:09 AM	2:49 PM	8:34 PM

0.69	1.46	0.75	1.24

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

12:44 AM

01:14 PM

Mon 23rd December

2:30 AM	9:07 AM	3:59 PM	9:48 PM

0.76	1.42	0.75	1.22

05:33 AM 07:59 PM

01:07 AM

02:09 PM

Tue 24th December

3:42 AM	10:11 AM	5:05 PM	11:03 PM

0.80	1.41	0.72	1.24

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:31 AM

03:06 PM

Wed 25th December

4:56 AM	11:14 AM	6:00 PM

0.80	1.42	0.66

05:34 AM 08:00 PM

01:57 AM

04:05 PM

Thu 26th December

12:05 AM	5:59 AM	12:09 PM	6:46 PM

1.30	0.76	1.47	0.59

05:35 AM 08:00 PM

02:28 AM

05:06 PM

Fri 27th December

12:55 AM	6:51 AM	12:57 PM	7:27 PM

1.38	0.69	1.52	0.52

05:36 AM 08:01 PM

03:04 AM

06:07 PM

Sat 28th December

1:37 AM	7:36 AM	1:40 PM	8:05 PM

1.47	0.62	1.58	0.44

Sun 22nd December

25°
0.0mm
24kmh S
4%

Mon 23rd December

23°
0.0mm
27kmh S
10%

Tue 24th December

29°
0.0mm
21kmh SSE
0%

Wed 25th December

30°
0.0mm
18kmh S
0%

Thu 26th December

31°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
0%

Fri 27th December

28°
0.2mm
22kmh NW
12%

Sat 28th December

24°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
41%

Sun 29th December

28°
0.0mm
19kmh S
4%

Mon 30th December

26°
0.1mm
33kmh NW
16%

Tue 31st December

20°
0.6mm
14kmh SSW
57%

Wed 1st January

24°
0.0mm
20kmh S
24%

Thu 2nd January

23°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
30%

Fri 3rd January

24°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
49%

Sat 4th January

24°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
35%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in False Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect 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 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

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

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Taking a Holiday at False Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at the beautiful False Bay in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an experience you won't forget. This picturesque bay boasts a stunning coastline and a variety of beaches to suit every taste. From swimming with penguins to exploring shipwrecks, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this idyllic setting.

Beach Type

False Bay features various beach types depending on the area you visit. The eastern side of the bay is home to powdery white sand beaches, while the western side has more coarse yellow sand mixed with pebbles and rocks.

The rocky areas and reefs along the shoreline provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these environments are teeming with marine life. Fish and other aquatic species are attracted to these spots, making them perfect for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, False Bay's rocky reefs make it an ideal spot for snorkelers and divers looking to observe a wide variety of marine life.
Swimming with Penguins: Boulders Beach in False Bay is famous for its colony of African penguins. Visitors can swim alongside these adorable creatures in the clear waters.
Surfing: Muizenberg Beach is known as one of the best surfing spots in Cape Town, with consistent waves suitable for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
Kayaking: Paddle through False Bay's calm waters while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and marine life such as seals and dolphins.
Hiking: The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking trails that provide breathtaking views of False Bay's coastline.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels around False Bay that cater to different tastes and budgets. Some popular options include:

The St James Manor
Whale View Manor Guesthouse & Spa
Blueview B&B
The Majestic Apartments

Areas to Stay In

Muizenberg: Known for its vibrant surf culture, Muizenberg is a great area to stay in for those looking to catch some waves or enjoy the laid-back beach vibe.
Kalk Bay: This charming fishing village offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and art galleries. It's an ideal place to stay if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and stunning views.
Simon's Town: Home to the South African Navy, Simon's Town boasts beautiful Victorian architecture and the famous Boulders Beach with its penguin colony.