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 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.4mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 33kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:02 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 81% 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 15° 15° 12° 11°
6% 100% 71% 76% 78% 89% 81% 78%
0.0mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 13° 12° 11° 10°
81% 65% 76% 89% 100% 100% 100% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 3.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.7mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11°
61% 60% 82% 64% 100% 83% 80% 51%
0.6mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11°
51% 76% 70% 100% 69% 87% 95% 100%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.6mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 13° 10°
87% 78% 77% 78% 58% 0% 0% 1%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 12°
0% 3% 0% 0% 3% 8% 7% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 17° 18° 15° 11°
3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
26
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
12.9s 12.3s 12.0s 14.9s 14.1s 13.5s 13.2s 12.9s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
40
kmh
47
kmh
53
kmh
47
kmh
55
kmh
52
kmh
42
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.7m
1.9m
1.7m
2.5m
2.4m
2.0m
12.9s 14.9s 14.8s 16.4s 15.8s 15.9s 15.7s 15.8s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
15.9s 15.7s 15.7s 15.6s 15.4s 15.2s 14.9s 14.5s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
0.8m
0.2m
14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
12.4s 12.5s 12.7s 12.9s 13.2s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
12.4s 12.6s 12.2s 11.9s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s 11.3s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.8m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
11.9s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.9s 12.8s 14.3s
Fri 26th July
12:40 AM 6:40 AM 12:46 PM 7:06 PM
0.40 1.60 0.40 1.70
Sat 27th July
1:33 AM 7:32 AM 1:38 PM 8:01 PM
0.50 1.50 0.50 1.60
Sun 28th July
2:37 AM 8:36 AM 2:43 PM 9:07 PM
0.60 1.40 0.60 1.50
Mon 29th July
3:54 AM 9:56 AM 4:05 PM 10:27 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.50
Tue 30th July
5:19 AM 11:27 AM 5:36 PM 11:50 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.50
Wed 31st July
6:33 AM 12:44 PM 6:52 PM
0.60 1.40 0.70
Thu 1st August
12:59 AM 7:30 AM 1:40 PM 7:50 PM
1.50 0.50 1.50 0.60
Fri 26th July
15°
1.4mm
18kmh NNW
72%
Sat 27th July
13°
4.5mm
38kmh NW
85%
Sun 28th July
11°
2.2mm
23kmh W
72%
Mon 29th July
12°
1.8mm
27kmh NNW
81%
Tue 30th July
13°
0.3mm
17kmh SSE
47%
Wed 31st July
14°
0.0mm
7kmh S
3%
Thu 1st August
18°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
0%
Fri 2nd August
16°
0.1mm
16kmh NNW
31%
Sat 3rd August
14°
2.1mm
14kmh NNW
68%
Sun 4th August
15°
0.0mm
35kmh NNW
28%
Mon 5th August
15°
0.0mm
46kmh NNW
62%
Tue 6th August
15°
6.5mm
28kmh NNW
94%
Wed 7th August
13°
0.3mm
11kmh SW
53%
Thu 8th August
19°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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