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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° 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 32%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 44kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:35 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 Kogel Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average 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.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 15° 21° 24° 24° 23° 19°
80% 25% 32% 32% 77% 7% 3% 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°
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 23° 24° 21° 19° 15°
4% 1% 2% 2% 89% 10% 3% 36%
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 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 13° 19° 22° 22° 19° 16°
10% 26% 9% 30% 6% 5% 4% 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°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 22° 25° 24° 20° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 70% 0% 2% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 17° 20° 23° 22° 19° 16°
52% 90% 52% 9% 6% 32% 82% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 16° 17° 18° 17° 15°
76% 79% 64% 70% 75% 81% 79% 79%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 18° 21° 21° 20° 16°
84% 85% 54% 9% 14% 15% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
11.5s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 14.3s
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
22
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
14.2s 13.6s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
0.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
10.6s 10.7s 10.5s 10.0s 12.4s 16.6s 15.0s 13.9s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.2m
1.4m
13.1s 12.6s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 11.0s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.9m
1.8m
11.7s 13.3s 13.3s 12.0s 10.8s 12.9s 12.8s 11.7s
Thu 21st November
12:28 AM 6:57 AM 1:19 PM 7:14 PM
0.60 1.50 0.80 1.30
Fri 22nd November
1:29 AM 8:05 AM 2:50 PM 8:35 PM
0.70 1.40 0.80 1.30
Sat 23rd November
2:51 AM 9:27 AM 4:22 PM 10:11 PM
0.80 1.40 0.80 1.20
Sun 24th November
4:16 AM 10:43 AM 5:28 PM 11:26 PM
0.80 1.40 0.80 1.30
Mon 25th November
5:21 AM 11:40 AM 6:14 PM
0.80 1.50 0.70
Tue 26th November
12:16 AM 6:09 AM 12:23 PM 6:50 PM
1.40 0.70 1.60 0.60
Wed 27th November
12:56 AM 6:49 AM 12:59 PM 7:22 PM
1.50 0.70 1.60 0.50
Thu 21st November
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SSE
32%
Fri 22nd November
24°
0.0mm
19kmh WSW
18%
Sat 23rd November
22°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
11%
Sun 24th November
25°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
13%
Mon 25th November
23°
0.2mm
23kmh WNW
49%
Tue 26th November
18°
0.7mm
15kmh SW
75%
Wed 27th November
22°
0.1mm
25kmh SSE
32%
Thu 28th November
26°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
4%
Fri 29th November
29°
0.0mm
16kmh SSE
4%
Sat 30th November
27°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
1%
Sun 1st December
25°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
19%
Mon 2nd December
21°
0.2mm
22kmh S
30%
Tue 3rd December
22°
0.0mm
23kmh S
14%
Wed 4th December
25°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
11%

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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 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 22%.

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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