Beach Weather in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
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Tan
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20°
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20°
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19°
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17°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

False Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:54 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 16° 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 40%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 14° 18° 22° 22° 15° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 20° 25° 25° 19° 18°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 22° 27° 26° 17° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 9% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 18° 22° 22° 17° 15°
99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 32% 0% 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 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 19° 24° 24° 20° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 40% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 19° 19° 16° 13°
26% 25% 17% 4% 20% 49% 33% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 11° 12° 13° 12° 11°
78% 67% 89% 100% 94% 84% 85% 71%
0.1mm 0.4mm 2.1mm 4.2mm 1.4mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
14.7s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 11.8s
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s 10.8s 10.8s 10.4s 12.1s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
11.7s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s 10.5s 10.4s 10.0s 9.6s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
9.2s 8.6s 8.2s 7.8s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 8.1s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.6m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
9.1s 11.2s 15.7s 15.0s 14.6s 13.0s 10.7s 12.1s
Wed 14th May
3:49 AM 10:01 AM 4:16 PM 10:12 PM
1.69 0.36 1.63 0.50
Thu 15th May
4:21 AM 10:32 AM 4:50 PM 10:45 PM
1.64 0.41 1.58 0.55
Fri 16th May
4:55 AM 11:05 AM 5:27 PM 11:22 PM
1.58 0.47 1.52 0.61
Sat 17th May
5:33 AM 11:44 AM 6:11 PM
1.50 0.54 1.47
Sun 18th May
12:09 AM 6:19 AM 12:32 PM 7:05 PM
0.68 1.42 0.61 1.43
Mon 19th May
1:12 AM 7:21 AM 1:34 PM 8:13 PM
0.73 1.35 0.67 1.42
Tue 20th May
2:38 AM 8:42 AM 2:55 PM 9:29 PM
0.73 1.32 0.69 1.46
Wed 14th May
23°
0.0mm
7kmh SSW
0%
Thu 15th May
26°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
0%
Fri 16th May
27°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
8%
Sat 17th May
22°
0.0mm
6kmh S
66%
Sun 18th May
25°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
14%
Mon 19th May
20°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
25%
Tue 20th May
13°
9.5mm
19kmh WSW
83%
Wed 21st May
17°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
25%
Thu 22nd May
19°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
0%
Fri 23rd May
20°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
0%
Sat 24th May
22°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
23%
Sun 25th May
23°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
13%
Mon 26th May
25°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
1%
Tue 27th May
26°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
14%

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 19%.

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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