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 19° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 7%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:44 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 10%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 15° 15°
3% 14% 10% 8% 1% 0% 8% 16%
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 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 16°
31% 17% 10% 0% 0% 4% 4% 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°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 16° 18° 18° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 20° 21° 19° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 5% 9% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 20° 20° 19° 18°
9% 7% 13% 12% 11% 19% 30% 45%
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 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 16° 17° 18° 17° 16°
46% 44% 44% 32% 36% 34% 22% 13%
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 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
18% 21% 22% 22% 22% 18% 18% 30%
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 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
38
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
11.4s 11.3s 12.6s 12.6s 12.9s 13.5s 13.7s 13.6s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
44
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
1.0m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
13.2s 15.8s 15.4s 15.1s 14.5s 14.3s 13.7s 13.4s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
0.9m
0.9m
1.6m
1.0m
13.2s 12.8s 7.1s 7.0s 12.4s 14.4s 11.9s 7.2s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
1.1m
0.1m
1.3m
0.2m
0.1m
7.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.4s 11.2s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.4m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
10.7s 12.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.3s 14.3s 14.0s 13.5s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
13.2s 12.8s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 13.3s
Wed 17th June
4:36 AM 10:53 AM 5:05 PM 11:20 PM
1.59 0.07 1.59 0.15
Thu 18th June
5:24 AM 11:38 AM 5:52 PM
1.52 0.14 1.55
Fri 19th June
12:08 AM 6:12 AM 12:23 PM 6:40 PM
0.22 1.43 0.23 1.49
Sat 20th June
12:59 AM 7:03 AM 1:09 PM 7:31 PM
0.30 1.33 0.34 1.41
Sun 21st June
1:53 AM 7:57 AM 2:00 PM 8:26 PM
0.39 1.23 0.44 1.33
Mon 22nd June
2:55 AM 8:59 AM 3:00 PM 9:27 PM
0.47 1.14 0.53 1.26
Tue 23rd June
4:06 AM 10:09 AM 4:14 PM 10:34 PM
0.52 1.09 0.58 1.21
Wed 17th June
17°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
7%
Thu 18th June
16°
0.0mm
35kmh SSE
8%
Fri 19th June
19°
0.0mm
23kmh ESE
0%
Sat 20th June
21°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
3%
Sun 21st June
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
18%
Mon 22nd June
18°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
33%
Tue 23rd June
17°
0.0mm
5kmh S
21%
Wed 24th June
16°
0.2mm
24kmh NNW
70%
Thu 25th June
15°
1.6mm
33kmh N
84%
Fri 26th June
13°
4.0mm
45kmh NW
79%
Sat 27th June
14°
1.5mm
33kmh NW
78%
Sun 28th June
15°
0.1mm
26kmh NNW
48%
Mon 29th June
14°
5.5mm
42kmh W
84%
Tue 30th June
14°
0.9mm
18kmh NW
71%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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