Beach weather forecast for False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Search

Near Me Near Location All

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 22° which is very warm and perfect 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 21%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 30kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

False Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:02 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% 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 False Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:44 AM 08:02 PM

11:23 PM

10:57 AM

Thu 8th January

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

15°	15°	15°	22°	26°	25°	22°	18°
0%	0%	3%	6%	10%	10%	62%	77%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:45 AM 08:02 PM

11:48 PM

11:56 AM

Fri 9th January

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

18°	16°	16°	22°	26°	27°	25°	19°
29%	89%	100%	31%	7%	7%	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°

05:46 AM 08:02 PM

No moonrise

12:54 PM

Sat 10th January

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

15°	14°	15°	24°	31°	34°	30°	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
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	18°

05:47 AM 08:02 PM

12:13 AM

01:52 PM

Sun 11th January

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

19°	17°	18°	28°	33°	32°	29°	21°
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°

05:48 AM 08:01 PM

12:40 AM

02:50 PM

Mon 12th January

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

20°	19°	18°	25°	27°	26°	23°	19°
0%	2%	27%	6%	0%	2%	5%	10%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
18°	18°	18°	18°	18°	20°	20°	20°

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:11 AM

03:50 PM

Tue 13th January

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

17°	17°	18°	23°	26°	25°	22°	18°
22%	22%	17%	6%	0%	1%	0%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:46 AM

04:48 PM

Wed 14th January

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

16°	16°	17°	23°	27°	26°	22°	18°
5%	4%	2%	0%	1%	4%	11%	47%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.4mm
20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°	20°

05:44 AM 08:02 PM

11:23 PM

10:57 AM

Thu 8th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	6 kmh	17 kmh	24 kmh	30 kmh	29 kmh	22 kmh	17 kmh

0.4m	0.2m	0.5m	0.7m	1.0m	1.0m	0.8m	0.6m

11.7s	11.5s	11.4s	11.5s	11.5s	11.5s	11.0s	10.9s

05:45 AM 08:02 PM

11:48 PM

11:56 AM

Fri 9th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
22 kmh	28 kmh	33 kmh	37 kmh	41 kmh	49 kmh	53 kmh	56 kmh

0.5m	0.9m	1.0m	1.3m	1.5m	1.8m	2.1m	2.1m

11.1s	11.2s	11.2s	11.2s	10.7s	10.6s	11.7s	11.7s

05:46 AM 08:02 PM

No moonrise

12:54 PM

Sat 10th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
50 kmh	51 kmh	50 kmh	36 kmh	36 kmh	50 kmh	55 kmh	48 kmh

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

11.7s	11.6s	8.3s	11.4s	11.2s	10.9s	11.1s	12.6s

05:47 AM 08:02 PM

12:13 AM

01:52 PM

Sun 11th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
46 kmh	40 kmh	31 kmh	21 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	33 kmh	35 kmh

1.7m	1.5m	1.1m	0.8m	1.2m	1.2m	1.4m	1.5m

12.3s	11.5s	11.0s	12.4s	12.3s	11.9s	11.8s	18.1s

05:48 AM 08:01 PM

12:40 AM

02:50 PM

Mon 12th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
35 kmh	23 kmh	21 kmh	10 kmh	23 kmh	24 kmh	25 kmh	25 kmh

1.1m	1.0m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.8m	0.7m

16.9s	16.3s	15.7s	15.0s	14.4s	13.5s	13.2s	12.9s

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:11 AM

03:50 PM

Tue 13th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	21 kmh	16 kmh	15 kmh	17 kmh	19 kmh	20 kmh	18 kmh

0.8m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m

12.5s	12.1s	12.0s	12.0s	11.8s	11.4s	11.1s	11.0s

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:46 AM

04:48 PM

Wed 14th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	16 kmh	11 kmh	9 kmh	14 kmh	22 kmh	20 kmh	21 kmh

0.7m	0.5m	0.3m	0.5m	0.8m	0.9m	0.8m	1.1m

10.9s	10.8s	10.7s	10.8s	11.5s	11.9s	11.5s	10.9s

05:44 AM 08:02 PM

11:23 PM

10:57 AM

Thu 8th January

12:18 AM	6:37 AM	1:01 PM	6:53 PM

0.43	1.70	0.53	1.46

05:45 AM 08:02 PM

11:48 PM

11:56 AM

Fri 9th January

12:56 AM	7:20 AM	1:50 PM	7:40 PM

0.55	1.60	0.63	1.35

05:46 AM 08:02 PM

No moonrise

12:54 PM

Sat 10th January

1:37 AM	8:06 AM	2:47 PM	8:37 PM

0.67	1.50	0.71	1.26

05:47 AM 08:02 PM

12:13 AM

01:52 PM

Sun 11th January

2:30 AM	9:02 AM	3:58 PM	9:52 PM

0.77	1.41	0.75	1.21

05:48 AM 08:01 PM

12:40 AM

02:50 PM

Mon 12th January

3:49 AM	10:13 AM	5:16 PM	11:21 PM

0.84	1.35	0.75	1.22

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:11 AM

03:50 PM

Tue 13th January

5:22 AM	11:32 AM	6:22 PM

0.85	1.35	0.70

05:49 AM 08:01 PM

01:46 AM

04:48 PM

Wed 14th January

12:32 AM	6:34 AM	12:36 PM	7:13 PM

1.28	0.80	1.39	0.63

Thu 8th January

26°
0.0mm
27kmh WNW
21%

Fri 9th January

27°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
32%

Sat 10th January

34°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
0%

Sun 11th January

33°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
0%

Mon 12th January

27°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
6%

Tue 13th January

26°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
8%

Wed 14th January

27°
0.4mm
13kmh WSW
9%

Thu 15th January

23°
1.2mm
24kmh SE
60%

Fri 16th January

27°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
14%

Sat 17th January

23°
0.4mm
16kmh SW
50%

Sun 18th January

22°
0.0mm
22kmh S
22%

Mon 19th January

22°
0.0mm
16kmh SSW
41%

Tue 20th January

23°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
31%

Wed 21st January

28°
0.0mm
13kmh S
2%

Quick Links →

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 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 21%.

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

Show Map Panorama 1 Panorama 2

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.