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20°
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19°
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18°
 
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18°
 
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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 36kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:42 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 79% 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 Kogel Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 19° 23° 25° 18° 16°
9% 11% 12% 33% 32% 0% 79% 74%
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 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 18° 21° 21° 18° 15°
71% 59% 38% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 18° 23° 25° 22° 15°
0% 4% 5% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 14° 20° 27° 28° 25° 20°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 69% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 27° 27° 24° 19°
7% 13% 16% 12% 12% 13% 7% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 22° 21° 19° 17°
77% 61% 73% 76% 76% 76% 81% 65%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 22° 26° 29° 26° 19°
33% 48% 71% 50% 51% 3% 2% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
16.6s 16.2s 15.7s 15.3s 15.1s 14.7s 14.5s 14.3s
Tue 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
14.2s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s
Wed 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
44
kmh
49
kmh
54
kmh
50
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
1.2m
1.6m
1.9m
2.1m
1.8m
12.4s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s 11.2s
Thu 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
42
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
31
kmh
45
kmh
36
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.7m
1.2m
11.1s 11.2s 11.3s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s 11.0s
Fri 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
0.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.6m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 7.3s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.3s
Sat 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
1.5m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
1.4m
1.6m
1.9m
10.3s 11.6s 11.7s 12.4s 15.5s 19.0s 17.8s 17.0s
Sun 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
1.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
1.2m
1.3m
1.0m
16.4s 16.0s 15.8s 15.6s 15.3s 14.8s 14.5s 14.4s
Mon 31st March
4:17 AM 10:35 AM 4:42 PM 10:45 PM
2.06 0.08 1.88 0.20
Tue 1st April
4:57 AM 11:15 AM 5:22 PM 11:26 PM
1.96 0.19 1.77 0.32
Wed 2nd April
5:40 AM 11:57 AM 6:06 PM
1.80 0.35 1.63
Thu 3rd April
12:12 AM 6:28 AM 12:47 PM 6:59 PM
0.48 1.61 0.54 1.46
Fri 4th April
1:12 AM 7:28 AM 2:00 PM 8:17 PM
0.65 1.41 0.71 1.32
Sat 5th April
3:00 AM 9:08 AM 4:02 PM 10:24 PM
0.79 1.27 0.78 1.29
Sun 6th April
5:09 AM 11:19 AM 5:42 PM
0.78 1.27 0.73
Mon 31st March
23°
0.0mm
12kmh S
31%
Tue 1st April
21°
0.0mm
18kmh S
21%
Wed 2nd April
23°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
1%
Thu 3rd April
28°
0.0mm
5kmh S
10%
Fri 4th April
27°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
10%
Sat 5th April
27°
0.6mm
21kmh SE
73%
Sun 6th April
25°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
32%
Mon 7th April
25°
1.5mm
6kmh S
28%
Tue 8th April
21°
0.7mm
15kmh NNW
50%
Wed 9th April
24°
0.1mm
29kmh NNW
54%
Thu 10th April
27°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
34%
Fri 11th April
25°
0.7mm
14kmh S
48%
Sat 12th April
20°
0.0mm
19kmh SSE
28%
Sun 13th April
°
mm
kmh
%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kogel Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kogel Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Kogel Bay beach in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an unforgettable experience. This stunning beach is well-known for its breathtaking views, crystal clear waters, and a variety of activities to suit every traveler's taste. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, Kogel Bay has something for everyone.

Beach Type

Kogel Bay beach is characterized by its soft white sand and rocky outcrops, which make it perfect for both sunbathing and exploring. The rocky areas provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making it a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The clear waters of the bay also provide excellent visibility underwater to witness the vibrant marine life up close.

Beach Activities

There are numerous activities recommended at Kogel Bay beach:

  1. Surfing: Kogel Bay is well-known among surfers for its consistent waves and picturesque scenery. The beach offers various surf breaks suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.

  2. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas around the bay are teeming with marine life, making snorkeling and diving popular activities among visitors.

  3. Whale Watching: During the months of June to November, you can often spot Southern Right Whales from the shore as they come close to the coastline during their migration.

  4. Photography: With its stunning views and unique landscape, Kogel Bay offers endless opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture memorable moments.

  5. Hiking Trails: There are several hiking trails nearby that offer spectacular views of the bay and surrounding mountains.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Kogel Bay beach, there are plenty of options in nearby towns such as Gordon's Bay or Somerset West. These towns offer various accommodation types ranging from luxury hotels to cozy guesthouses.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Gordon's Bay: A picturesque harbor town just a short drive from Kogel Bay, offering a variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and shops. The town's location also provides easy access to other attractions in the area, such as wine farms and nature reserves.

  2. Somerset West: A larger town located slightly further from Kogel Bay but offering more amenities and accommodation choices. Somerset West is also close to numerous wine farms and other attractions in the region.

  3. Pringle Bay: A small coastal village north of Kogel Bay with a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a quieter holiday experience.

Beach Amenities

Kogel Bay beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking area
  • Picnic spots
  • Braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Lifeguards during peak season

Please note that there are no shops or restaurants directly at the beach, so visitors should come prepared with food and refreshments.

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