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 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 24%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 42kmh from the North. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:58 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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 9.8mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 14° 18° 18° 15° 14°
1% 0% 0% 0% 31% 7% 100% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11°
74% 100% 100% 100% 100% 85% 78% 100%
0.2mm 3.9mm 1.7mm 1.3mm 0.8mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.7mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 16° 17° 17° 17°
93% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.3mm 1.5mm 2.7mm 11.6mm 0.6mm 5.3mm 0.4mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 94% 100%
1.3mm 1.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 15° 12°
85% 82% 90% 98% 96% 75% 66% 39%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 14° 18° 18° 16° 13°
27% 18% 14% 8% 8% 8% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 18° 18° 15° 14°
2% 1% 0% 15% 64% 92% 73% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
25
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
0.3m
1.2m
1.1m
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
12.8s 14.1s 13.6s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
51
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
49
kmh
1.7m
1.2m
1.2m
2.1m
2.6m
2.4m
2.4m
2.0m
12.4s 12.9s 12.7s 11.8s 11.7s 11.3s 11.2s 11.2s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
57
kmh
81
kmh
73
kmh
50
kmh
42
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
1.4m
2.4m
3.5m
2.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.1m
12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.3s 12.3s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
1.5m
2.0m
2.1m
1.7m
1.6m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
12.3s 11.8s 11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 11.7s 11.5s 11.3s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
11.3s 11.2s 11.2s 11.3s 11.5s 11.7s 11.8s 11.7s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
11.6s 11.4s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
11.3s 12.7s 13.1s 13.3s 12.9s 12.7s 12.4s 12.0s
Sat 9th May
1:55 AM 8:04 AM 2:18 PM 9:09 PM
0.82 1.25 0.76 1.34
Sun 10th May
3:42 AM 9:40 AM 3:50 PM 10:25 PM
0.81 1.25 0.75 1.41
Mon 11th May
4:59 AM 11:01 AM 5:02 PM 11:24 PM
0.71 1.32 0.69 1.52
Tue 12th May
5:54 AM 11:59 AM 5:57 PM
0.57 1.43 0.59
Wed 13th May
12:12 AM 6:39 AM 12:47 PM 6:45 PM
1.64 0.43 1.55 0.49
Thu 14th May
12:57 AM 7:21 AM 1:30 PM 7:30 PM
1.76 0.30 1.66 0.39
Fri 15th May
1:40 AM 8:03 AM 2:13 PM 8:14 PM
1.86 0.20 1.76 0.31
Sat 9th May
19°
0.0mm
24kmh NNW
24%
Sun 10th May
13°
9.8mm
34kmh W
92%
Mon 11th May
17°
22.6mm
49kmh NW
99%
Tue 12th May
16°
3.6mm
17kmh NW
99%
Wed 13th May
16°
0.9mm
12kmh NW
78%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.0mm
4kmh S
12%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.3mm
15kmh NW
39%
Sat 16th May
16°
0.4mm
20kmh SSE
48%
Sun 17th May
18°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
0%
Mon 18th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
2%
Tue 19th May
19°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
5%
Wed 20th May
21°
0.0mm
2kmh S
0%
Thu 21st May
17°
0.7mm
21kmh NNW
43%
Fri 22nd May
16°
0.2mm
23kmh SE
36%

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 4.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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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