Beach Weather in Kogel Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 13kmh from the North. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:51 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 13° 18° 19° 13° 12°
2% 2% 14% 16% 12% 13% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 18° 18° 14° 14°
2% 6% 16% 5% 7% 56% 82% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 12° 15° 16° 12°
49% 67% 46% 8% 3% 36% 6% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 12° 10°
17% 32% 100% 100% 6% 13% 20% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 15° 12° 11°
39% 14% 9% 86% 70% 83% 21% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 16° 17° 15° 12°
66% 31% 32% 54% 53% 33% 17% 3%
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 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 16° 17° 14° 11°
0% 2% 15% 24% 6% 2% 29% 61%
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 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
11.1s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 13.2s
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
33
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.9m
0.8m
12.9s 12.5s 12.2s 12.0s 12.0s 13.1s 15.6s 15.2s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
14.7s 14.3s 13.9s 13.5s 13.1s 12.9s 12.9s 12.7s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
43
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
12.5s 12.4s 12.4s 12.5s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 15.9s 11.6s 11.5s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 10.8s 10.7s 10.5s 10.4s 10.2s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
1.0m
0.9m
10.0s 9.9s 9.7s 9.7s 9.6s 9.4s 9.2s 9.2s
Tue 7th July
1:47 AM 7:59 AM 1:53 PM 8:26 PM
0.46 1.21 0.50 1.33
Wed 8th July
2:52 AM 9:05 AM 3:01 PM 9:34 PM
0.49 1.17 0.54 1.31
Thu 9th July
4:14 AM 10:24 AM 4:31 PM 10:51 PM
0.49 1.17 0.55 1.33
Fri 10th July
5:37 AM 11:44 AM 5:58 PM
0.42 1.23 0.48
Sat 11th July
12:06 AM 6:45 AM 12:53 PM 7:07 PM
1.39 0.32 1.34 0.37
Sun 12th July
1:12 AM 7:41 AM 1:50 PM 8:04 PM
1.48 0.21 1.48 0.24
Mon 13th July
2:08 AM 8:30 AM 2:40 PM 8:54 PM
1.57 0.11 1.60 0.14
Tue 7th July
19°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
8%
Wed 8th July
18°
0.1mm
7kmh WSW
26%
Thu 9th July
16°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
26%
Fri 10th July
15°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
42%
Sat 11th July
16°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
51%
Sun 12th July
18°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
36%
Mon 13th July
18°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
17%
Tue 14th July
18°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
6%
Wed 15th July
16°
0.4mm
17kmh NW
45%
Thu 16th July
16°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
22%
Fri 17th July
15°
0.3mm
21kmh N
55%
Sat 18th July
17°
0.1mm
9kmh SE
52%
Sun 19th July
19°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
27%
Mon 20th July
18°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 31%.

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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