Beach Weather in Kogel Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
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20°
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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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16°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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20°
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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 40kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 07:13 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 24° 30° 30° 29° 21°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 26° 33° 33° 29° 24°
0% 2% 5% 6% 6% 8% 8% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 30° 36° 30° 29° 26°
6% 5% 3% 4% 4% 4% 4% 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°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 28° 31° 28° 24°
3% 2% 3% 7% 81% 87% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 19° 18° 24° 28° 26° 24° 20°
2% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
21°
20°
19°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 23° 28° 28° 25° 20°
1% 3% 3% 4% 3% 3% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
20°
21°
21°
20°
19°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 19° 23° 27° 26° 22° 20°
6% 5% 7% 10% 12% 35% 62% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
20°
20°
20°
20°
19°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
32
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.6s 11.2s 11.1s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
6.5s 6.3s 6.4s 6.5s 6.8s 7.1s 12.9s 12.7s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.8s 11.7s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.5m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 18.7s 12.7s 17.2s 16.5s 16.0s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
15.4s 15.0s 14.5s 14.1s 13.7s 13.3s 13.0s 12.5s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
12.2s 11.8s 11.4s 11.1s 10.8s 10.5s 10.3s 10.1s
Mon 9th March
6:11 AM 12:17 PM 6:31 PM
1.54 0.60 1.38
Tue 10th March
12:16 AM 6:42 AM 12:50 PM 7:10 PM
0.69 1.41 0.72 1.25
Wed 11th March
12:51 AM 7:27 AM 1:46 PM 8:37 PM
0.81 1.27 0.84 1.15
Thu 12th March
2:06 AM 9:28 AM 5:00 PM 11:33 PM
0.93 1.18 0.87 1.18
Fri 13th March
5:54 AM 11:50 AM 6:25 PM
0.90 1.24 0.76
Sat 14th March
12:43 AM 6:54 AM 12:49 PM 7:07 PM
1.32 0.77 1.36 0.62
Sun 15th March
1:20 AM 7:31 AM 1:28 PM 7:40 PM
1.48 0.62 1.50 0.49
Mon 9th March
32°
0.0mm
9kmh S
0%
Tue 10th March
33°
0.0mm
7kmh SSW
5%
Wed 11th March
36°
0.0mm
3kmh S
4%
Thu 12th March
32°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
23%
Fri 13th March
30°
0.0mm
19kmh S
1%
Sat 14th March
29°
0.0mm
21kmh SSE
3%
Sun 15th March
27°
0.2mm
19kmh SSE
19%
Mon 16th March
29°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
10%
Tue 17th March
27°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
26%
Wed 18th March
20°
1.2mm
16kmh WNW
65%
Thu 19th March
17°
4.2mm
26kmh W
88%
Fri 20th March
19°
0.1mm
24kmh SE
37%
Sat 21st March
24°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
0%
Sun 22nd March
27°
0.0mm
4kmh S
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

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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