Beach Weather in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 42%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 25kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:56 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 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 10th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 16° 18° 16° 15°
99% 19% 36% 70% 30% 75% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 17° 15°
9% 30% 8% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 18° 18° 17° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
0% 2% 86% 96% 17% 0% 3% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 15°
58% 80% 85% 79% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 18° 17° 15°
0% 2% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 17° 19° 19° 18° 17°
2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 10th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
13.3s 12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 11.8s 11.6s 11.5s 11.5s
Fri 11th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
13.6s 13.3s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
11.1s 11.1s 10.9s 12.4s 11.7s 11.1s 10.6s 10.6s
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
11.4s 11.8s 11.6s 14.9s 17.2s 16.4s 15.8s 15.3s
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.4m
2.1m
1.5m
14.7s 14.3s 13.7s 13.4s 12.8s 12.5s 11.8s 11.8s
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
1.3m
1.5m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.7m
2.0m
11.6s 11.3s 11.0s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.7s 10.4s
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.6m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
10.0s 9.1s 7.4s 7.6s 7.9s 8.1s 8.1s 8.2s
Thu 10th October
7:29 AM 1:26 PM 8:00 PM
1.26 0.84 1.26
Fri 11th October
2:46 AM 9:36 AM 4:07 PM 10:17 PM
0.79 1.25 0.84 1.27
Sat 12th October
4:50 AM 11:15 AM 5:38 PM 11:43 PM
0.73 1.38 0.69 1.40
Sun 13th October
5:56 AM 12:12 PM 6:32 PM
0.59 1.56 0.50
Mon 14th October
12:37 AM 6:43 AM 12:56 PM 7:16 PM
1.56 0.45 1.75 0.31
Tue 15th October
1:21 AM 7:25 AM 1:36 PM 7:57 PM
1.70 0.31 1.91 0.16
Wed 16th October
2:02 AM 8:06 AM 2:15 PM 8:36 PM
1.82 0.21 2.03 0.06
Thu 10th October
16°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
42%
Fri 11th October
17°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
6%
Sat 12th October
18°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
0%
Sun 13th October
16°
0.1mm
19kmh S
35%
Mon 14th October
16°
0.1mm
35kmh SSE
37%
Tue 15th October
18°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
1%
Wed 16th October
19°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
1%
Thu 17th October
18°
0.0mm
25kmh SSE
0%
Fri 18th October
17°
0.0mm
39kmh SSE
17%
Sat 19th October
18°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
11%
Sun 20th October
17°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
40%
Mon 21st October
16°
0.6mm
23kmh WNW
54%
Tue 22nd October
13°
0.0mm
29kmh SSE
68%
Wed 23rd October
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
58%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 26%.

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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