Beach Weather in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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19°
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Beach Weather Today in False Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 44kmh from the South-Southeast. 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 07:35 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

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 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 15° 21° 24° 24° 23° 19°
80% 25% 32% 32% 77% 7% 3% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 23° 24° 21° 19° 15°
4% 1% 2% 2% 89% 10% 3% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 13° 19° 22° 22° 19° 16°
10% 26% 9% 30% 6% 5% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 22° 25° 24° 20° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 70% 0% 2% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 17° 20° 23° 22° 19° 16°
52% 90% 52% 9% 6% 32% 82% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° 17° 15°
76% 79% 64% 70% 75% 81% 79% 79%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 18° 21° 21° 20° 16°
84% 85% 54% 9% 14% 15% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
11.5s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 14.3s
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
22
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
14.2s 13.6s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
0.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
10.6s 10.7s 10.5s 10.0s 12.4s 16.6s 15.0s 13.9s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.2m
1.4m
13.1s 12.6s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 11.0s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.9m
1.8m
11.7s 13.3s 13.3s 12.0s 10.8s 12.9s 12.8s 11.7s
Thu 21st November
12:36 AM 6:59 AM 1:27 PM 7:19 PM
0.60 1.46 0.73 1.32
Fri 22nd November
1:42 AM 8:10 AM 2:57 PM 8:38 PM
0.71 1.39 0.79 1.23
Sat 23rd November
3:04 AM 9:31 AM 4:24 PM 10:09 PM
0.76 1.38 0.77 1.22
Sun 24th November
4:22 AM 10:42 AM 5:28 PM 11:20 PM
0.77 1.41 0.71 1.27
Mon 25th November
5:21 AM 11:35 AM 6:14 PM
0.73 1.48 0.63
Tue 26th November
12:10 AM 6:07 AM 12:17 PM 6:49 PM
1.34 0.68 1.54 0.55
Wed 27th November
12:49 AM 6:46 AM 12:53 PM 7:21 PM
1.42 0.63 1.60 0.47
Thu 21st November
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SSE
32%
Fri 22nd November
24°
0.0mm
19kmh WSW
18%
Sat 23rd November
22°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
11%
Sun 24th November
25°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
13%
Mon 25th November
23°
0.2mm
23kmh WNW
49%
Tue 26th November
18°
0.7mm
15kmh SW
75%
Wed 27th November
22°
0.1mm
25kmh SSE
32%
Thu 28th November
26°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
4%
Fri 29th November
29°
0.0mm
16kmh SSE
4%
Sat 30th November
27°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
1%
Sun 1st December
25°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
19%
Mon 2nd December
21°
0.2mm
22kmh S
30%
Tue 3rd December
22°
0.0mm
23kmh S
14%
Wed 4th December
25°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
11%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. 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 False Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Kayaking: Paddle through False Bay's calm waters while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and marine life such as seals and dolphins.
  5. 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:

  1. The St James Manor
  2. Whale View Manor Guesthouse & Spa
  3. Blueview B&B
  4. The Majestic Apartments

Areas to Stay In

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Beach Amenities

False Bay beaches offer various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable beach experience:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  2. Public restrooms and changing facilities
  3. Beachfront cafes and restaurants
  4. Picnic areas and braai (barbecue) facilities
  5. Parking spaces near the beaches

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