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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 4.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 90%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:18 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 77% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 4.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 90%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 16° 15° 13° 13°
89% 79% 100% 94% 100% 100% 77% 86%
0.2mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 0.3mm 1.2mm 0.7mm 0.6mm 0.5mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
56% 72% 50% 70% 55% 81% 100% 66%
0.6mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12° 14° 17° 16° 15° 14°
67% 100% 82% 85% 100% 100% 100% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 15° 17° 18° 16° 13°
75% 84% 74% 4% 26% 25% 31% 7%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 15° 20° 22° 19° 15°
0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 4% 2% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 19° 25° 24° 20° 15°
10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 16° 20° 21° 18° 15°
2% 35% 76% 23% 5% 5% 7% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
31
kmh
38
kmh
50
kmh
58
kmh
56
kmh
57
kmh
55
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.7m
2.4m
2.2m
2.1m
2.3m
9.0s 8.8s 8.8s 9.2s 18.6s 18.3s 17.9s 17.3s
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
44
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
2.0m
2.1m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
1.2m
16.7s 16.0s 15.2s 12.7s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.8s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 13.3s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
47
kmh
49
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.5m
1.7m
13.8s 14.2s 14.3s 14.5s 14.7s 15.1s 15.4s 15.3s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
47
kmh
34
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.3m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
15.2s 14.8s 14.5s 14.2s 13.9s 13.6s 13.3s 13.1s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
11.0s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.3s 10.9s 13.5s 14.7s
Sun 19th April
4:08 AM 10:25 AM 4:35 PM 10:38 PM
1.96 0.15 1.82 0.27
Mon 20th April
4:50 AM 11:07 AM 5:18 PM 11:24 PM
1.86 0.25 1.72 0.38
Tue 21st April
5:37 AM 11:54 AM 6:08 PM
1.72 0.40 1.60
Wed 22nd April
12:17 AM 6:32 AM 12:52 PM 7:10 PM
0.51 1.56 0.55 1.48
Thu 23rd April
1:32 AM 7:43 AM 2:15 PM 8:36 PM
0.65 1.40 0.68 1.40
Fri 24th April
3:21 AM 9:25 AM 3:58 PM 10:20 PM
0.72 1.31 0.71 1.41
Sat 25th April
5:01 AM 11:07 AM 5:21 PM 11:39 PM
0.68 1.34 0.66 1.50
Sun 19th April
16°
4.9mm
47kmh NNW
90%
Mon 20th April
16°
2.3mm
25kmh NW
68%
Tue 21st April
17°
1.0mm
25kmh NNW
85%
Wed 22nd April
18°
0.1mm
23kmh SE
40%
Thu 23rd April
22°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
2%
Fri 24th April
26°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
1%
Sat 25th April
21°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
20%
Sun 26th April
21°
0.4mm
17kmh NNW
41%
Mon 27th April
16°
5.3mm
9kmh SSE
87%
Tue 28th April
16°
1.5mm
24kmh SSE
52%
Wed 29th April
18°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
17%
Thu 30th April
21°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
5%
Fri 1st May
21°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
4%
Sat 2nd May
21°
0.0mm
10kmh S
0%

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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 37%.

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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