Beach Weather in Kogel Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 14° 15° 17° 14° 12°
10% 37% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 15° 13° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 89% 76% 9% 19%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 13° 10°
9% 12% 15% 73% 83% 94% 87% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 12° 11°
84% 76% 74% 69% 83% 100% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.8mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 14° 15° 16° 11° 10°
80% 85% 51% 65% 88% 45% 73% 18%
0.5mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 15° 17° 17° 14° 11°
9% 5% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
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 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 16° 19° 18° 14° 11°
1% 1% 14% 28% 5% 4% 9% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
47
kmh
52
kmh
52
kmh
48
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
20
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
12.4s 12.4s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s 12.3s 12.6s 12.6s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
12.6s 12.8s 12.9s 13.1s 13.7s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
24
kmh
35
kmh
45
kmh
48
kmh
52
kmh
54
kmh
63
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.7m
2.0m
14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69
kmh
75
kmh
74
kmh
68
kmh
79
kmh
86
kmh
85
kmh
63
kmh
2.3m
2.5m
2.5m
2.2m
2.7m
3.0m
3.0m
2.0m
13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.8s 12.6s 12.1s 12.0s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62
kmh
52
kmh
48
kmh
41
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
2.0m
1.6m
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
1.6m
0.9m
1.3m
0.2s 11.8s 11.1s 9.9s 10.4s 10.6s 7.7s 7.8s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
15.5s 14.6s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.3s 12.9s 17.0s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
16.2s 15.8s 15.7s 15.4s 14.5s 14.3s 14.3s 14.4s
Thu 21st September
12:12 AM 6:23 AM 12:19 PM 6:40 PM
0.50 1.50 0.70 1.50
Fri 22nd September
1:03 AM 7:21 AM 1:21 PM 7:48 PM
0.70 1.40 0.80 1.40
Sat 23rd September
2:29 AM 8:56 AM 3:24 PM 9:42 PM
0.80 1.30 0.80 1.30
Sun 24th September
4:34 AM 10:57 AM 5:28 PM 11:35 PM
0.70 1.40 0.70 1.40
Mon 25th September
6:01 AM 12:15 PM 6:38 PM
0.60 1.50 0.60
Tue 26th September
12:43 AM 6:57 AM 1:08 PM 7:29 PM
1.50 0.50 1.70 0.40
Wed 27th September
1:33 AM 7:43 AM 1:52 PM 8:12 PM
1.70 0.40 1.80 0.30
Thu 21st September
16°
0.8mm
27kmh NNW
80%
Fri 22nd September
16°
0.3mm
6kmh WNW
74%
Sat 23rd September
15°
0.1mm
26kmh SSE
56%
Sun 24th September
15°
1.7mm
29kmh ESE
84%
Mon 25th September
16°
1.1mm
27kmh S
63%
Tue 26th September
18°
0.0mm
15kmh S
2%
Wed 27th September
19°
0.0mm
7kmh S
8%
Thu 28th September
21°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
5%
Fri 29th September
20°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
0%
Sat 30th September
25°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
5%
Sun 1st October
25°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
25%
Mon 2nd October
20°
0.0mm
25kmh SE
71%
Tue 3rd October
17°
0.0mm
30kmh ESE
28%
Wed 4th October
21°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
40%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average 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. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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