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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold 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 have 3.3mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and extremely strong at 55kmh from the North. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:03 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.6mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 76%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	12°	10°	10°
75%	86%	74%	100%	100%	84%	100%	53%
0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	2.2mm	0.2mm	0.2mm	0.3mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	11°	11°	11°	12°	12°	11°	11°
56%	83%	73%	60%	53%	79%	73%	77%
0.3mm	0.2mm	0.2mm	0.3mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.2mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

11°	11°	11°	11°	12°	13°	13°	12°
74%	87%	100%	53%	70%	89%	58%	100%
0.2mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	1.2mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

12°	12°	12°	12°	13°	13°	12°	12°
91%	74%	83%	5%	23%	0%	0%	0%
0.1mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

11°	11°	11°	11°	13°	13°	13°	13°
0%	2%	9%	1%	2%	4%	7%	5%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	14°	14°	14°

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	13°	14°	15°	14°	14°
4%	2%	0%	0%	0%	0%	4%	15%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	14°	14°	15°	15°	14°	14°
38%	75%	75%	67%	57%	56%	56%	94%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
37 kmh	41 kmh	48 kmh	55 kmh	41 kmh	54 kmh	50 kmh	43 kmh

1.2m	1.4m	1.7m	1.9m	1.7m	2.5m	2.4m	2.0m

12.9s	14.9s	14.8s	16.4s	15.8s	15.9s	15.7s	15.8s

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
40 kmh	40 kmh	40 kmh	37 kmh	33 kmh	26 kmh	17 kmh	14 kmh

2.0m	1.9m	1.1m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.6m	0.5m

15.9s	15.7s	15.7s	15.6s	15.4s	15.2s	14.9s	14.5s

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	21 kmh	22 kmh	23 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh	24 kmh	15 kmh

0.6m	0.7m	0.8m	0.9m	1.1m	0.8m	0.8m	0.2m

14.3s	14.1s	13.7s	13.5s	13.3s	13.0s	12.7s	12.5s

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	12 kmh	28 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh	31 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.7m	0.8m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m	0.6m

12.4s	12.5s	12.7s	12.9s	13.2s	13.2s	13.0s	12.7s

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
26 kmh	21 kmh	20 kmh	17 kmh	16 kmh	17 kmh	19 kmh	23 kmh

0.5m	1.0m	0.5m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.6m

12.4s	12.7s	12.3s	12.0s	11.7s	11.4s	11.2s	11.3s

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
27 kmh	31 kmh	32 kmh	31 kmh	28 kmh	27 kmh	24 kmh	23 kmh

0.9m	1.1m	1.2m	1.1m	0.8m	0.4m	0.2m	0.2m

11.9s	12.0s	12.0s	11.9s	11.8s	11.9s	12.8s	14.3s

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
26 kmh	24 kmh	19 kmh	15 kmh	12 kmh	14 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.2m	0.4m	0.7m	0.9m	0.9m	0.6m

15.2s	14.4s	14.1s	13.6s	13.3s	13.6s	13.8s	13.4s

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

1:33 AM	7:32 AM	1:38 PM	8:01 PM

0.50	1.50	0.50	1.60

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

2:37 AM	8:36 AM	2:43 PM	9:07 PM

0.60	1.40	0.60	1.50

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

3:54 AM	9:56 AM	4:05 PM	10:27 PM

0.60	1.30	0.70	1.50

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

5:19 AM	11:27 AM	5:36 PM	11:50 PM

0.60	1.30	0.70	1.50

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

6:33 AM	12:44 PM	6:52 PM

0.60	1.40	0.70

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12:59 AM	7:30 AM	1:40 PM	7:50 PM

1.50	0.50	1.50	0.60

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

1:51 AM	8:15 AM	2:25 PM	8:36 PM

1.60	0.50	1.60	0.60

Sat 27th July

13°
3.3mm
36kmh WNW
84%

Sun 28th July

12°
1.6mm
30kmh WSW
69%

Mon 29th July

13°
1.9mm
26kmh NNW
78%

Tue 30th July

13°
0.2mm
28kmh SSE
34%

Wed 31st July

13°
0.0mm
17kmh S
3%

Thu 1st August

15°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
3%

Fri 2nd August

15°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
64%

Sat 3rd August

14°
0.0mm
29kmh NNW
63%

Sun 4th August

15°
0.0mm
33kmh NNW
57%

Mon 5th August

15°
0.1mm
39kmh NNW
76%

Tue 6th August

13°
0.7mm
24kmh SSW
59%

Wed 7th August

14°
0.1mm
18kmh NW
27%

Thu 8th August

13°
0.4mm
44kmh SE
58%

Fri 9th August

16°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
1%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Hout Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average 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. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Hout Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

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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:

Swimming - The calm waters of Hout Bay make it ideal for swimming and splashing around in the ocean.
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.
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.
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.
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:

Hout Bay Village - This central location offers easy access to the beach and numerous restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
Chapman's Peak - For stunning ocean views and a more secluded atmosphere, consider staying near Chapman's Peak Drive.
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.