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 16° which is a little too chilly 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 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 43kmh from the North. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Kommetjie Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:58 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 71% 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

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 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 9.2mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

KOMMETJIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 15° 16° 18° 16° 15°
2% 0% 0% 21% 100% 25% 71% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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
15° 14° 14° 13° 14° 14° 13° 14°
100% 100% 100% 86% 68% 97% 85% 66%
4.7mm 1.4mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
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
15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
81% 100% 100% 99% 66% 95% 71% 100%
0.1mm 0.6mm 2.2mm 1.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
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
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 17° 17°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 84% 73% 72%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 1.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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
17° 17° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
79% 53% 66% 91% 88% 75% 41% 10%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 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
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
10% 10% 8% 7% 8% 6% 4% 5%
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
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 17°
9% 7% 24% 74% 53% 3% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
14
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
0.3m
1.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
12.8s 14.1s 13.3s 13.1s 13.2s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
46
kmh
60
kmh
58
kmh
59
kmh
49
kmh
1.7m
1.1m
1.5m
1.2m
2.2m
2.6m
2.6m
1.8m
12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 12.7s 11.8s 11.6s 11.6s 11.3s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
60
kmh
83
kmh
72
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
33
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
2.3m
3.3m
2.6m
2.5m
2.3m
2.0m
11.6s 11.9s 12.0s 11.5s 6.8s 12.2s 12.3s 12.2s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
55
kmh
56
kmh
51
kmh
46
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
1.7m
1.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
12.1s 12.0s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
12.0s 11.9s 12.0s 12.3s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.5s 12.2s 13.6s 13.7s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
14.0s 14.1s 14.1s 14.0s 13.8s 13.7s 14.2s 14.9s
Sat 9th May
8:04 AM 2:18 PM 9:09 PM
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
16°
0.1mm
27kmh NNW
35%
Sun 10th May
14°
9.2mm
59kmh W
87%
Mon 11th May
17°
5.0mm
33kmh W
89%
Tue 12th May
18°
3.2mm
46kmh WNW
91%
Wed 13th May
17°
0.3mm
17kmh SW
62%
Thu 14th May
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
7%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
21%
Sat 16th May
18°
0.0mm
40kmh SE
0%
Sun 17th May
19°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
0%
Mon 18th May
18°
0.0mm
14kmh S
7%
Tue 19th May
17°
0.0mm
54kmh SE
15%
Wed 20th May
17°
0.0mm
50kmh SE
5%
Thu 21st May
17°
0.0mm
31kmh SE
8%
Fri 22nd May
18°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
1%

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 5 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 31%.

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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