Beach Weather in Kommetjie Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Kommetjie Beach

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 5.8mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

The winds will be 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.

Kommetjie Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:18 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 Kommetjie Beach

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 5.8mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

KOMMETJIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15° 14°
73% 55% 74% 53% 87% 100% 88% 76%
0.9mm 0.7mm 1.3mm 0.7mm 1.1mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
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
14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
76% 73% 50% 57% 74% 51% 57% 66%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 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
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17°
54% 70% 73% 74% 100% 100% 77% 50%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 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
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16°
22% 77% 60% 50% 7% 32% 23% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 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
16° 16° 15° 15° 17° 19° 20° 19°
0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 9% 3% 4%
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
18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 20° 19°
0% 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
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 18°
4% 19% 30% 23% 20% 8% 11% 17%
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
17°
5.8mm
58kmh NW
75%
Mon 20th April
16°
1.5mm
29kmh WNW
63%
Tue 21st April
17°
1.3mm
24kmh NW
74%
Wed 22nd April
17°
0.0mm
36kmh SE
34%
Thu 23rd April
20°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
2%
Fri 24th April
20°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
0%
Sat 25th April
19°
0.0mm
5kmh NW
16%
Sun 26th April
18°
0.8mm
19kmh NNW
48%
Mon 27th April
16°
5.3mm
22kmh SSE
84%
Tue 28th April
17°
2.7mm
32kmh SSE
61%
Wed 29th April
18°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
31%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
6%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
3%
Sat 2nd May
19°
0.0mm
21kmh SSE
0%

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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Kommetjie Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Kommetjie Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Kommetjie Beach is a picturesque beach located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This charming coastal village offers visitors a relaxing seaside holiday with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chapman's Peak. Known for its natural beauty, Kommetjie Beach is an ideal destination for those looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

Beach Type

Kommetjie Beach features a mix of soft white sand and pebbly areas, providing a variety of textures for beachgoers to enjoy. The waters around Kommetjie are known for their abundant marine life, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving. The beach's rocky outcrops attract various fish species that seek shelter among the rocks, providing divers with a fascinating underwater experience.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities recommended at Kommetjie Beach include:

  1. Surfing: Kommetjie Beach is famous for its consistent surf breaks, attracting both beginner and experienced surfers alike.
  2. Kiteboarding: The strong winds along the coast make it an ideal location for kiteboarding enthusiasts.
  3. Whale watching: From June to November, visitors can often spot Southern Right whales breaching just off the shoreline.
  4. Horse riding: Take a scenic horseback ride along the beach and through the nearby fynbos reserves.
  5. Birdwatching: The surrounding wetlands provide a habitat to numerous bird species, making it an excellent destination for birdwatching.
  6. Nature walks: Explore the nearby Slangkop Lighthouse or take a leisurely stroll along the pristine coastline.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale resorts on Kommetjie Beach itself, there are several guesthouses, self-catering cottages, and bed & breakfasts available in the area:

  1. Borehole Water Guesthouse
  2. Crystal Cottage
  3. Fynbos House
  4. The Last Word Long Beach
  5. Sea La Vie Beach House

Areas to Stay In

Visitors can choose from several areas to stay in while visiting Kommetjie Beach, including:

  1. Kommetjie Village: Ideal for those who want to be within walking distance of the beach, local shops, and restaurants.
  2. Noordhoek: A nearby coastal suburb with a variety of accommodations and close proximity to attractions like the Cape Point Vineyards and Noordhoek Beach.
  3. Scarborough: Another coastal village just south of Kommetjie, known for its quiet atmosphere and scenic beauty.

Beach Amenities

Kommetjie Beach offers a range of amenities to ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience, such as:

  1. Public restrooms: Clean facilities located near the beach parking area.
  2. Parking: Ample parking space available close to the beach.
  3. Restaurants and cafés: A selection of eateries can be found in Kommetjie Village, just a short walk from the beach.
  4. Surf shops: Several surf shops are available for equipment rentals or purchases.
  5. Lifeguards: Seasonal lifeguard services are provided during peak summer months.

Overall, a holiday at Kommetjie Beach promises a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and picturesque views for visitors to enjoy.

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