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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 27kmh 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 06:15 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 13° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14°
32% 88% 100% 33% 98% 82% 27% 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 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15°
6% 2% 80% 5% 8% 53% 14% 100%
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 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 14° 16° 16° 16° 15°
100% 49% 43% 12% 6% 7% 8% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
9% 82% 100% 34% 72% 5% 2% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
0% 6% 7% 9% 0% 8% 5% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
6% 5% 8% 14% 17% 12% 4% 1%
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 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 15°
0% 25% 51% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
15.4s 15.2s 14.7s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.0s 13.6s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 13.2s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.7s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.1m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.1s 13.2s 14.1s 14.1s 14.1s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
13.8s 13.4s 13.3s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 12.9s 12.8s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.2s 12.1s 11.9s 11.9s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
11.2s 11.2s 11.2s 11.2s 11.3s 11.4s 11.3s 11.1s
Fri 14th August
4:08 AM 10:12 AM 4:25 PM 10:42 PM
1.62 0.02 1.78 0.01
Sat 15th August
4:44 AM 10:45 AM 4:59 PM 11:16 PM
1.57 0.08 1.72 0.08
Sun 16th August
5:19 AM 11:17 AM 5:33 PM 11:49 PM
1.49 0.18 1.62 0.19
Mon 17th August
5:54 AM 11:46 AM 6:05 PM
1.38 0.30 1.48
Tue 18th August
12:20 AM 6:28 AM 12:14 PM 6:37 PM
0.32 1.25 0.44 1.32
Wed 19th August
12:51 AM 7:04 AM 12:40 PM 7:09 PM
0.45 1.11 0.58 1.17
Thu 20th August
1:26 AM 7:52 AM 1:11 PM 7:53 PM
0.58 0.99 0.72 1.02
Fri 14th August
16°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
57%
Sat 15th August
16°
0.0mm
4kmh S
33%
Sun 16th August
16°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
29%
Mon 17th August
16°
0.1mm
6kmh SW
38%
Tue 18th August
16°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
5%
Wed 19th August
17°
0.0mm
8kmh W
8%
Thu 20th August
16°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
9%
Fri 21st August
17°
0.0mm
26kmh SE
9%
Sat 22nd August
16°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
31%
Sun 23rd August
16°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
6%
Mon 24th August
17°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
0%
Tue 25th August
18°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
0%
Wed 26th August
18°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
0%
Thu 27th August
18°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
1%

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 no rainy days at all. 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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