Beach Weather in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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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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15°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh 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 07:37 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 20° 20° 22° 26° 22° 21°
2% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 23° 22° 21°
4% 10% 0% 0% 0% 4% 2% 80%
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 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
38% 76% 86% 62% 25% 0% 0% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 22° 22° 21° 20°
85% 21% 13% 13% 88% 2% 1% 4%
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 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 24° 24° 20°
3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 6%
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 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
12% 30% 50% 75% 73% 77% 80% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20° 20° 19°
53% 35% 60% 26% 6% 2% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
16.7s 16.3s 15.6s 15.3s 15.0s 14.8s 15.2s 15.0s
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
14.5s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s 13.3s 8.5s 12.8s 12.6s
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
1.7m
1.8m
12.5s 12.4s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 12.0s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
2.0m
1.7m
12.1s 11.9s 8.3s 8.4s 8.2s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
19
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
1.2m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.3m
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
10.8s 7.3s 7.4s 7.4s 10.3s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
9.3s 8.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.4s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 9.7s 11.8s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s
Tue 17th February
3:23 AM 9:33 AM 3:32 PM 9:40 PM
1.83 0.31 1.78 0.22
Wed 18th February
3:53 AM 10:03 AM 4:05 PM 10:09 PM
1.91 0.25 1.81 0.19
Thu 19th February
4:23 AM 10:35 AM 4:38 PM 10:39 PM
1.95 0.22 1.80 0.21
Fri 20th February
4:54 AM 11:08 AM 5:12 PM 11:11 PM
1.94 0.23 1.76 0.27
Sat 21st February
5:28 AM 11:43 AM 5:48 PM 11:45 PM
1.89 0.28 1.68 0.36
Sun 22nd February
6:04 AM 12:21 PM 6:28 PM
1.79 0.38 1.56
Mon 23rd February
12:24 AM 6:47 AM 1:08 PM 7:17 PM
0.48 1.66 0.52 1.43
Tue 17th February
23°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
1%
Wed 18th February
23°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
12%
Thu 19th February
21°
0.2mm
10kmh WNW
46%
Fri 20th February
22°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
28%
Sat 21st February
24°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
1%
Sun 22nd February
21°
0.5mm
6kmh S
58%
Mon 23rd February
21°
0.1mm
29kmh SSE
22%
Tue 24th February
20°
0.0mm
37kmh SSE
2%
Wed 25th February
26°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
2%
Thu 26th February
22°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
15%
Fri 27th February
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
13%
Sat 28th February
22°
0.0mm
21kmh SSE
21%
Sun 1st March
20°
0.0mm
40kmh SSE
27%
Mon 2nd March
24°
0.0mm
39kmh SE
25%

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 17° 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 20%.

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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