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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 5.8mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:18 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% cloud cover 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 5.8mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:12 AM 06:18 PM

09:30 AM

07:29 PM

Sun 19th April

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

15°	15°	15°	16°	16°	16°	15°	14°
83%	58%	83%	59%	92%	99%	88%	66%
0.8mm	0.6mm	1.5mm	0.7mm	1.1mm	0.4mm	0.3mm	0.4mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:13 AM 06:17 PM

10:45 AM

08:24 PM

Mon 20th April

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

14°	14°	14°	15°	16°	16°	15°	16°
72%	73%	75%	53%	81%	56%	53%	54%
0.2mm	0.4mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:14 AM 06:16 PM

11:55 AM

09:28 PM

Tue 21st April

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

16°	16°	15°	16°	16°	16°	17°	16°
70%	83%	82%	80%	100%	100%	85%	81%
0.1mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.2mm	0.4mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:15 AM 06:14 PM

12:55 PM

10:37 PM

Wed 22nd April

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

16°	16°	16°	16°	17°	17°	16°	16°
86%	83%	55%	31%	5%	30%	24%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:15 AM 06:13 PM

01:45 PM

11:48 PM

Thu 23rd April

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

15°	15°	14°	15°	18°	20°	20°	19°
0%	0%	5%	0%	0%	7%	2%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:16 AM 06:12 PM

02:25 PM

No moonset

Fri 24th April

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

18°	18°	18°	19°	21°	21°	20°	19°
2%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:17 AM 06:11 PM

02:59 PM

12:57 AM

Sat 25th April

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

18°	17°	17°	17°	18°	19°	19°	18°
1%	14%	27%	20%	19%	7%	10%	15%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

07:12 AM 06:18 PM

09:30 AM

07:29 PM

Sun 19th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
31 kmh	31 kmh	38 kmh	50 kmh	58 kmh	56 kmh	57 kmh	55 kmh

1.0m	1.0m	1.3m	1.7m	2.4m	2.2m	2.1m	2.3m

9.0s	8.8s	8.8s	9.2s	18.6s	18.3s	17.9s	17.3s

07:13 AM 06:17 PM

10:45 AM

08:24 PM

Mon 20th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
48 kmh	44 kmh	38 kmh	31 kmh	30 kmh	34 kmh	29 kmh	31 kmh

2.0m	2.1m	1.3m	1.0m	1.1m	1.2m	1.0m	1.2m

16.7s	16.0s	15.2s	12.7s	13.7s	13.6s	13.4s	13.2s

07:14 AM 06:16 PM

11:55 AM

09:28 PM

Tue 21st April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
30 kmh	28 kmh	25 kmh	24 kmh	26 kmh	18 kmh	25 kmh	24 kmh

0.9m	0.8m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.7m	0.8m	0.7m

13.2s	12.9s	12.7s	12.8s	12.9s	12.9s	12.9s	13.3s

07:15 AM 06:14 PM

12:55 PM

10:37 PM

Wed 22nd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	31 kmh	32 kmh	35 kmh	37 kmh	41 kmh	47 kmh	49 kmh

0.6m	0.8m	0.9m	0.8m	1.0m	1.1m	1.5m	1.7m

13.8s	14.2s	14.3s	14.5s	14.7s	15.1s	15.4s	15.3s

07:15 AM 06:13 PM

01:45 PM

11:48 PM

Thu 23rd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
49 kmh	47 kmh	34 kmh	20 kmh	17 kmh	17 kmh	23 kmh	21 kmh

1.8m	1.7m	1.3m	0.8m	0.6m	0.5m	0.7m	0.8m

15.2s	14.8s	14.5s	14.2s	13.9s	13.6s	13.3s	13.1s

07:16 AM 06:12 PM

02:25 PM

No moonset

Fri 24th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	10 kmh	6 kmh	7 kmh	11 kmh	16 kmh	16 kmh	15 kmh

0.5m	0.3m	0.2m	0.6m	1.3m	1.3m	1.2m	1.1m

12.7s	12.5s	12.3s	12.0s	11.8s	11.7s	11.5s	11.2s

07:17 AM 06:11 PM

02:59 PM

12:57 AM

Sat 25th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	7 kmh	8 kmh	7 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh

1.0m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.9m

11.0s	10.8s	10.7s	10.6s	10.3s	10.9s	13.5s	14.7s

07:12 AM 06:18 PM

09:30 AM

07:29 PM

Sun 19th April

4:08 AM	10:25 AM	4:35 PM	10:38 PM

1.96	0.15	1.82	0.27

07:13 AM 06:17 PM

10:45 AM

08:24 PM

Mon 20th April

4:50 AM	11:07 AM	5:18 PM	11:24 PM

1.86	0.25	1.72	0.38

07:14 AM 06:16 PM

11:55 AM

09:28 PM

Tue 21st April

5:37 AM	11:54 AM	6:08 PM

1.72	0.40	1.60

07:15 AM 06:14 PM

12:55 PM

10:37 PM

Wed 22nd April

12:17 AM	6:32 AM	12:52 PM	7:10 PM

0.51	1.56	0.55	1.48

07:15 AM 06:13 PM

01:45 PM

11:48 PM

Thu 23rd April

1:32 AM	7:43 AM	2:15 PM	8:36 PM

0.65	1.40	0.68	1.40

07:16 AM 06:12 PM

02:25 PM

No moonset

Fri 24th April

3:21 AM	9:25 AM	3:58 PM	10:20 PM

0.72	1.31	0.71	1.41

07:17 AM 06:11 PM

02:59 PM

12:57 AM

Sat 25th April

5:01 AM	11:07 AM	5:21 PM	11:39 PM

0.68	1.34	0.66	1.50

Sun 19th April

17°
5.8mm
54kmh NW
78%

Mon 20th April

16°
1.4mm
27kmh WNW
64%

Tue 21st April

17°
1.2mm
23kmh NNW
85%

Wed 22nd April

17°
0.0mm
36kmh SE
39%

Thu 23rd April

20°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
2%

Fri 24th April

21°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
0%

Sat 25th April

19°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
14%

Sun 26th April

18°
0.6mm
17kmh NNW
47%

Mon 27th April

16°
5.7mm
19kmh SSE
85%

Tue 28th April

17°
2.5mm
31kmh SSE
59%

Wed 29th April

17°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
22%

Thu 30th April

19°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
5%

Fri 1st May

18°
0.0mm
19kmh SSE
3%

Sat 2nd May

19°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
0%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Hout Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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.