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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 8%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:45 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 Hout Bay

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 18° 19° 23° 19° 18°
4% 21% 24% 13% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 19° 20° 19° 18°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 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°
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 18° 20° 21° 20° 20°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 64%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20° 20°
70% 42% 25% 6% 2% 8% 3% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 22° 23° 22° 20°
0% 27% 14% 15% 32% 12% 15% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 19°
25% 13% 6% 7% 2% 0% 2% 9%
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 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 19°
19% 21% 9% 10% 15% 2% 2% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
10.5s 10.8s 10.7s 10.4s 10.1s 9.8s 9.7s 9.5s
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
9.4s 12.0s 9.8s 9.5s 9.4s 9.2s 9.3s 9.4s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.3m
0.5m
9.0s 8.9s 9.4s 8.7s 10.2s 10.1s 9.8s 9.5s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.8m
0.3m
0.7m
1.6m
1.8m
1.3m
9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 8.6s 13.5s 13.1s 13.2s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
13.2s 12.9s 12.6s 12.2s 12.0s 12.7s 13.9s 13.4s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
13.2s 12.8s 12.5s 12.4s 12.2s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
11.4s 11.0s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s
Sun 29th March
7:26 AM 1:28 PM 7:36 PM
0.48 1.56 0.44
Mon 30th March
1:46 AM 8:05 AM 2:05 PM 8:12 PM
1.72 0.37 1.65 0.35
Tue 31st March
2:19 AM 8:39 AM 2:37 PM 8:43 PM
1.82 0.29 1.72 0.30
Wed 1st April
2:49 AM 9:09 AM 3:07 PM 9:13 PM
1.87 0.25 1.75 0.29
Thu 2nd April
3:18 AM 9:36 AM 3:36 PM 9:40 PM
1.89 0.24 1.76 0.30
Fri 3rd April
3:46 AM 10:02 AM 4:05 PM 10:06 PM
1.87 0.26 1.74 0.34
Sat 4th April
4:14 AM 10:27 AM 4:33 PM 10:31 PM
1.82 0.31 1.69 0.40
Sun 29th March
20°
0.0mm
11kmh S
8%
Mon 30th March
20°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
1%
Tue 31st March
21°
0.0mm
7kmh S
9%
Wed 1st April
21°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
22%
Thu 2nd April
23°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
17%
Fri 3rd April
21°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
8%
Sat 4th April
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
9%
Sun 5th April
20°
0.0mm
16kmh S
3%
Mon 6th April
20°
0.0mm
25kmh SSE
0%
Tue 7th April
20°
0.0mm
32kmh SSE
0%
Wed 8th April
21°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
18%
Thu 9th April
22°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
25%
Fri 10th April
23°
0.0mm
6kmh S
16%
Sat 11th April
20°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
22%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° 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 11%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

A holiday at the beach in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. Nestled between towering mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay offers a stunning beach experience with a variety of activities suitable for all ages.

Beach Type

Hout Bay Beach is known for its soft yellow sand that stretches along the shoreline, creating an inviting atmosphere for beachgoers. While not as powdery as white sand beaches found in other parts of the world, it provides a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beach activities. The water is relatively calm due to the bay's protected location. There are also rocky areas along the coast that provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these environments attract diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Hout Bay Beach:

  1. Swimming - The calm waters of Hout Bay make it ideal for swimming and splashing around in the ocean.
  2. Sunbathing - With plenty of space on the sandy shore, visitors can easily find a spot to lay out their towels and soak up the sun.
  3. Surfing - While not as famous as nearby surf spots like Muizenberg or Noordhoek, Hout Bay does offer some surfing opportunities for those looking to catch a wave.
  4. Snorkeling and Diving - As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas along Hout Bay's coastline provide excellent habitats for marine life, making it an interesting destination for snorkelers and divers.
  5. Boat Trips - Several operators in Hout Bay offer boat trips out onto the water where visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and even spot seals lounging on nearby rocks.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and guesthouses located near Hout Bay Beach, including the Hout Bay Manor, Tintswalo Atlantic, and Chapman's Peak Beach Hotel. These properties offer a range of amenities and cater to various budgets.

Areas to Stay In

When looking for accommodation in Hout Bay, consider the following areas:

  1. Hout Bay Village - This central location offers easy access to the beach and numerous restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
  2. Chapman's Peak - For stunning ocean views and a more secluded atmosphere, consider staying near Chapman's Peak Drive.
  3. Scott Estate - This residential area is situated on the slopes of the mountains surrounding Hout Bay, providing excellent views of both the ocean and valley below.

Beach Amenities

Hout Bay Beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor shower facilities
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Nearby restaurants and cafes
  • Parking facilities near the beach

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