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Beach Weather Today in False Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and light at 13kmh from the North. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

False Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:51 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

12:08 AM

11:57 AM

Tue 7th July

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

11°	11°	11°	13°	18°	19°	13°	12°
2%	2%	14%	16%	12%	13%	3%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

01:12 AM

12:26 PM

Wed 8th July

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

12°	11°	11°	13°	18°	18°	14°	14°
2%	6%	16%	5%	7%	56%	82%	34%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

02:19 AM

01:00 PM

Thu 9th July

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

13°	13°	12°	12°	15°	16°	12°	9°
49%	67%	46%	8%	3%	36%	6%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

03:31 AM

01:41 PM

Fri 10th July

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

8°	8°	8°	10°	14°	15°	12°	10°
17%	32%	100%	100%	6%	13%	20%	50%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

04:44 AM

02:31 PM

Sat 11th July

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

9°	9°	9°	11°	15°	15°	12°	11°
39%	14%	9%	86%	70%	83%	21%	87%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	15°	15°	15°

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

05:57 AM

03:33 PM

Sun 12th July

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

11°	11°	11°	12°	16°	17°	15°	12°
66%	31%	32%	54%	53%	33%	17%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:51 AM 05:54 PM

07:04 AM

04:43 PM

Mon 13th July

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

11°	10°	10°	12°	16°	17°	14°	11°
0%	2%	15%	24%	6%	2%	29%	61%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

12:08 AM

11:57 AM

Tue 7th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	11 kmh	12 kmh	13 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	5 kmh

0.2m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m

11.1s	11.4s	11.3s	11.2s	11.1s	11.1s	11.1s	13.2s

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

01:12 AM

12:26 PM

Wed 8th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	10 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	33 kmh	23 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.2m	0.9m	0.8m

12.9s	12.5s	12.2s	12.0s	12.0s	13.1s	15.6s	15.2s

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

02:19 AM

01:00 PM

Thu 9th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
27 kmh	33 kmh	34 kmh	35 kmh	36 kmh	37 kmh	39 kmh	39 kmh

1.0m	1.0m	1.1m	1.2m	1.1m	1.2m	1.3m	1.3m

14.7s	14.3s	13.9s	13.5s	13.1s	12.9s	12.9s	12.7s

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

03:31 AM

01:41 PM

Fri 10th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
36 kmh	38 kmh	41 kmh	42 kmh	43 kmh	40 kmh	42 kmh	41 kmh

1.2m	1.1m	1.0m	1.1m	1.3m	1.4m	1.5m	1.5m

12.5s	12.4s	12.4s	12.5s	12.6s	12.6s	12.6s	12.5s

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

04:44 AM

02:31 PM

Sat 11th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
39 kmh	41 kmh	42 kmh	40 kmh	40 kmh	37 kmh	41 kmh	42 kmh

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

12.3s	12.1s	12.0s	12.0s	11.9s	15.9s	11.6s	11.5s

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

05:57 AM

03:33 PM

Sun 12th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
37 kmh	31 kmh	23 kmh	18 kmh	17 kmh	15 kmh	16 kmh	18 kmh

0.9m	0.8m	0.7m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.7m	0.7m

11.3s	11.1s	11.0s	10.8s	10.7s	10.5s	10.4s	10.2s

07:51 AM 05:54 PM

07:04 AM

04:43 PM

Mon 13th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	8 kmh	10 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh	7 kmh	7 kmh	3 kmh

0.5m	0.2m	0.2m	0.1m	0.1m	0.4m	1.0m	0.9m

10.0s	9.9s	9.7s	9.7s	9.6s	9.4s	9.2s	9.2s

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

12:08 AM

11:57 AM

Tue 7th July

1:46 AM	7:59 AM	1:53 PM	8:25 PM

0.47	1.23	0.51	1.35

07:52 AM 05:51 PM

01:12 AM

12:26 PM

Wed 8th July

2:51 AM	9:04 AM	3:01 PM	9:34 PM

0.50	1.19	0.55	1.33

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

02:19 AM

01:00 PM

Thu 9th July

4:13 AM	10:23 AM	4:31 PM	10:51 PM

0.50	1.19	0.56	1.34

07:52 AM 05:52 PM

03:31 AM

01:41 PM

Fri 10th July

5:37 AM	11:43 AM	5:58 PM

0.43	1.25	0.49

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

04:44 AM

02:31 PM

Sat 11th July

12:06 AM	6:45 AM	12:52 PM	7:07 PM

1.41	0.33	1.37	0.37

07:51 AM 05:53 PM

05:57 AM

03:33 PM

Sun 12th July

1:11 AM	7:41 AM	1:49 PM	8:04 PM

1.50	0.21	1.50	0.25

07:51 AM 05:54 PM

07:04 AM

04:43 PM

Mon 13th July

2:07 AM	8:30 AM	2:39 PM	8:54 PM

1.59	0.12	1.62	0.14

Tue 7th July

19°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
8%

Wed 8th July

18°
0.1mm
7kmh WSW
26%

Thu 9th July

16°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
26%

Fri 10th July

15°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
42%

Sat 11th July

16°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
51%

Sun 12th July

18°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
36%

Mon 13th July

18°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
17%

Tue 14th July

18°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
6%

Wed 15th July

16°
0.4mm
17kmh NW
45%

Thu 16th July

16°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
22%

Fri 17th July

15°
0.3mm
21kmh N
55%

Sat 18th July

17°
0.1mm
9kmh SE
52%

Sun 19th July

19°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
27%

Mon 20th July

18°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
17%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in False Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 31%.

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.