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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is too cold 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 have 0.7mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 37kmh from the North. 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 06:00 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 16° which is a little too chilly 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 23rd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8° 9° 8° 12° 13° 13° 12° 13°
2% 27% 54% 96% 100% 100% 100% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 8° 8° 11° 16° 17° 11° 10°
4% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sat 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 9° 9° 12° 20° 21° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sun 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 21° 19° 14° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 14° 17° 17° 14° 15°
11% 6% 87% 14% 18% 88% 11% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
74% 71% 63% 70% 59% 53% 54% 47%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 15° 20° 22° 18° 15°
18% 9% 8% 9% 3% 4% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 23rd July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
1.3m
1.1m
1.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
12.3s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.7s 11.9s 12.2s
Fri 24th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
16.3s 15.4s 15.1s 14.5s 14.3s 14.0s 13.6s 13.5s
Sat 25th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s
Sun 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
40
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.2s 11.3s
Mon 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
39
kmh
46
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
50
kmh
56
kmh
60
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
2.2m
2.3m
2.3m
11.8s 11.8s 11.6s 11.5s 15.1s 15.5s 16.6s 16.1s
Tue 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62
kmh
63
kmh
63
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
55
kmh
51
kmh
49
kmh
2.4m
2.4m
2.3m
2.2m
1.9m
2.0m
2.1m
2.0m
15.5s 15.2s 15.0s 14.8s 14.6s 14.4s 14.1s 13.8s
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
2.1m
2.2m
2.1m
2.0m
2.0m
2.0m
2.1m
2.2m
13.6s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s
Thu 23rd July
4:20 AM 10:29 AM 4:54 PM 10:52 PM
0.67 1.00 0.76 1.06
Fri 24th July
6:07 AM 12:21 PM 6:42 PM
0.65 1.04 0.71
Sat 25th July
12:30 AM 7:10 AM 1:26 PM 7:37 PM
1.08 0.58 1.13 0.62
Sun 26th July
1:29 AM 7:51 AM 2:06 PM 8:15 PM
1.16 0.49 1.24 0.52
Mon 27th July
2:10 AM 8:24 AM 2:39 PM 8:47 PM
1.25 0.39 1.35 0.43
Tue 28th July
2:45 AM 8:55 AM 3:09 PM 9:17 PM
1.34 0.31 1.45 0.34
Wed 29th July
3:17 AM 9:25 AM 3:38 PM 9:47 PM
1.42 0.24 1.53 0.26
Thu 23rd July
13°
0.7mm
23kmh N
67%
Fri 24th July
17°
0.0mm
2kmh NW
0%
Sat 25th July
21°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
0%
Sun 26th July
21°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
0%
Mon 27th July
18°
0.1mm
27kmh ESE
38%
Tue 28th July
16°
0.4mm
27kmh ESE
61%
Wed 29th July
23°
0.0mm
8kmh E
7%
Thu 30th July
19°
0.1mm
6kmh SSW
21%
Fri 31st July
20°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
8%
Sat 1st August
22°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
5%
Sun 2nd August
20°
0.0mm
21kmh NNW
8%
Mon 3rd August
13°
5.7mm
34kmh W
85%
Tue 4th August
13°
0.1mm
9kmh NNW
55%
Wed 5th August
18°
0.0mm
24kmh ESE
13%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kogel Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 26%.

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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