Beach Weather in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
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 FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 14° 15° 17° 14° 12°
10% 37% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 15° 13° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 89% 76% 9% 19%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 13° 10°
9% 12% 15% 73% 83% 94% 87% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 12° 11°
84% 76% 74% 69% 83% 100% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.8mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 14° 15° 16° 11° 10°
80% 85% 51% 65% 88% 45% 73% 18%
0.5mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 15° 17° 17° 14° 11°
9% 5% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 16° 19° 18° 14° 11°
1% 1% 14% 28% 5% 4% 9% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
47
kmh
52
kmh
52
kmh
48
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
20
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
12.4s 12.4s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s 12.3s 12.6s 12.6s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
12.6s 12.8s 12.9s 13.1s 13.7s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
24
kmh
35
kmh
45
kmh
48
kmh
52
kmh
54
kmh
63
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.7m
2.0m
14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69
kmh
75
kmh
74
kmh
68
kmh
79
kmh
86
kmh
85
kmh
63
kmh
2.3m
2.5m
2.5m
2.2m
2.7m
3.0m
3.0m
2.0m
13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.8s 12.6s 12.1s 12.0s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62
kmh
52
kmh
48
kmh
41
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
2.0m
1.6m
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
1.6m
0.9m
1.3m
0.2s 11.8s 11.1s 9.9s 10.4s 10.6s 7.7s 7.8s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
15.5s 14.6s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.3s 12.9s 17.0s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
16.2s 15.8s 15.7s 15.4s 14.5s 14.3s 14.3s 14.4s
Thu 21st September
12:12 AM 6:23 AM 12:19 PM 6:40 PM
0.50 1.50 0.70 1.50
Fri 22nd September
1:03 AM 7:21 AM 1:21 PM 7:48 PM
0.70 1.40 0.80 1.40
Sat 23rd September
2:29 AM 8:56 AM 3:24 PM 9:42 PM
0.80 1.30 0.80 1.30
Sun 24th September
4:34 AM 10:57 AM 5:28 PM 11:35 PM
0.70 1.40 0.70 1.40
Mon 25th September
6:01 AM 12:15 PM 6:38 PM
0.60 1.50 0.60
Tue 26th September
12:43 AM 6:57 AM 1:08 PM 7:29 PM
1.50 0.50 1.70 0.40
Wed 27th September
1:33 AM 7:43 AM 1:52 PM 8:12 PM
1.70 0.40 1.80 0.30
Thu 21st September
16°
0.8mm
27kmh NNW
80%
Fri 22nd September
16°
0.3mm
6kmh WNW
74%
Sat 23rd September
15°
0.1mm
26kmh SSE
56%
Sun 24th September
15°
1.7mm
29kmh ESE
84%
Mon 25th September
16°
1.1mm
27kmh S
63%
Tue 26th September
18°
0.0mm
15kmh S
2%
Wed 27th September
19°
0.0mm
7kmh S
8%
Thu 28th September
21°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
5%
Fri 29th September
20°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
0%
Sat 30th September
25°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
5%
Sun 1st October
25°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
25%
Mon 2nd October
20°
0.0mm
25kmh SE
71%
Tue 3rd October
17°
0.0mm
30kmh ESE
28%
Wed 4th October
21°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
40%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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