Beach Weather in Kogel Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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20°
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20°
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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 0%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 44kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:09 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 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.0mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 69%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 18° 21° 21° 18° 15°
0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 18° 19° 18° 16° 13°
1% 0% 28% 71% 100% 86% 90% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 15° 15° 14° 12°
100% 70% 85% 82% 66% 65% 79% 87%
0.4mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 15° 16° 17° 15° 12°
75% 85% 90% 77% 43% 3% 7% 10%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 13° 18° 20° 20° 18° 15°
14% 32% 33% 14% 4% 4% 6% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 16° 21° 25° 25° 22° 18°
2% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 2% 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°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 20° 22° 21° 18° 16°
5% 3% 0% 0% 3% 14% 46% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
44
kmh
1.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
11.2s 7.0s 10.9s 10.6s 13.3s 12.5s 11.9s 11.6s
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
34
kmh
23
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
1.2m
11.0s 10.8s 10.4s 10.2s 9.9s 9.6s 9.5s 9.1s
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
49
kmh
50
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.8m
1.6m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
9.4s 8.6s 9.9s 8.1s 9.2s 9.5s 9.4s 9.5s
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
36
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
9.8s 10.1s 10.1s 11.4s 11.0s 10.6s 10.4s 10.7s
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.4m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
0.4m
0.2m
11.3s 10.4s 9.7s 9.4s 9.6s 10.8s 13.0s 10.9s
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.7m
1.8m
9.8s 15.0s 14.5s 14.3s 14.0s 13.6s 13.3s 13.0s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
13.0s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s 12.2s
Fri 25th October
4:11 AM 10:40 AM 5:29 PM 11:26 PM
0.80 1.40 0.80 1.30
Sat 26th October
5:34 AM 11:52 AM 6:26 PM
0.80 1.40 0.70
Sun 27th October
12:24 AM 6:25 AM 12:36 PM 7:03 PM
1.40 0.70 1.50 0.60
Mon 28th October
1:02 AM 7:01 AM 1:10 PM 7:32 PM
1.50 0.60 1.60 0.50
Tue 29th October
1:33 AM 7:31 AM 1:39 PM 7:58 PM
1.50 0.60 1.70 0.50
Wed 30th October
2:01 AM 7:58 AM 2:06 PM 8:22 PM
1.60 0.50 1.70 0.40
Thu 31st October
2:28 AM 8:25 AM 2:32 PM 8:47 PM
1.60 0.50 1.80 0.40
Fri 25th October
21°
0.0mm
26kmh S
0%
Sat 26th October
20°
0.3mm
14kmh WSW
59%
Sun 27th October
15°
1.0mm
23kmh SW
79%
Mon 28th October
17°
0.3mm
13kmh SW
48%
Tue 29th October
21°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
14%
Wed 30th October
26°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
1%
Thu 31st October
22°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
19%
Fri 1st November
20°
0.0mm
23kmh S
28%
Sat 2nd November
22°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
25%
Sun 3rd November
21°
0.4mm
15kmh WNW
13%
Mon 4th November
17°
0.5mm
23kmh SSE
47%
Tue 5th November
20°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
6%
Wed 6th November
21°
0.0mm
20kmh S
0%
Thu 7th November
°
mm
kmh
%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm 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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