Beach Weather in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 07:56 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° 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%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 17° 17° 18° 18° 22° 18° 17°
78% 56% 58% 80% 78% 25% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18°
5% 86% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 20° 20° 20° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 21° 21° 21° 20°
0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 21° 25° 25° 24° 21°
0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 22° 24° 24° 23° 22°
0% 1% 3% 5% 6% 5% 4% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 20°
31% 72% 94% 86% 90% 88% 89% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.6m
15.0s 8.1s 8.6s 10.0s 9.8s 9.4s 12.5s 12.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
8.7s 8.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.7s 8.6s 9.0s 9.4s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.6m
1.4m
1.7m
9.4s 9.1s 9.6s 9.6s 9.5s 12.7s 10.1s 10.4s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
47
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
52
kmh
55
kmh
55
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.6m
1.8m
2.2m
2.4m
2.1m
11.7s 11.7s 11.8s 11.8s 11.5s 14.9s 14.5s 14.0s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
53
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
61
kmh
63
kmh
60
kmh
2.1m
1.8m
1.5m
1.2m
1.4m
2.0m
2.3m
1.9m
13.4s 12.8s 12.4s 11.9s 11.7s 11.4s 11.3s 11.4s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
36
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
0.9m
0.3m
11.2s 11.0s 9.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.3s 7.8s 9.2s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
1.9m
2.1m
9.4s 10.0s 9.8s 10.7s 13.6s 13.1s 8.5s 8.6s
Wed 17th December
7:37 AM 1:38 PM 8:04 PM
0.62 1.58 0.46
Thu 18th December
2:11 AM 8:14 AM 2:15 PM 8:37 PM
1.53 0.57 1.61 0.41
Fri 19th December
2:47 AM 8:49 AM 2:50 PM 9:09 PM
1.59 0.53 1.64 0.38
Sat 20th December
3:21 AM 9:23 AM 3:25 PM 9:41 PM
1.63 0.51 1.66 0.36
Sun 21st December
3:56 AM 9:57 AM 4:00 PM 10:13 PM
1.65 0.50 1.65 0.36
Mon 22nd December
4:32 AM 10:32 AM 4:35 PM 10:45 PM
1.66 0.51 1.63 0.37
Tue 23rd December
5:07 AM 11:08 AM 5:10 PM 11:18 PM
1.66 0.52 1.59 0.41
Wed 17th December
18°
0.2mm
26kmh S
46%
Thu 18th December
20°
0.0mm
28kmh SSE
12%
Fri 19th December
20°
0.0mm
33kmh SSE
0%
Sat 20th December
21°
0.0mm
39kmh SSE
0%
Sun 21st December
26°
0.0mm
31kmh SE
0%
Mon 22nd December
24°
0.0mm
8kmh S
4%
Tue 23rd December
21°
0.3mm
14kmh W
77%
Wed 24th December
20°
0.0mm
31kmh S
33%
Thu 25th December
20°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
2%
Fri 26th December
21°
0.0mm
33kmh SSE
2%
Sat 27th December
21°
0.0mm
36kmh SSE
10%
Sun 28th December
21°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
6%
Mon 29th December
21°
0.0mm
23kmh S
20%
Tue 30th December
21°
0.3mm
30kmh SSE
18%

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 18° 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 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 16%.

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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