Beach Weather in Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Featherbed Nature Reserve faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:55 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 Featherbed Nature Reserve

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 44%.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 18° 19° 19° 17° 14°
52% 78% 62% 68% 0% 0% 2% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 19° 20° 19° 18° 16°
4% 7% 6% 5% 6% 33% 97% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 20° 21° 21° 19° 17°
30% 25% 15% 0% 0% 0% 7% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 20° 21° 21° 19° 17°
16% 51% 72% 64% 25% 19% 17% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 19° 19° 19° 17° 17°
7% 17% 31% 52% 61% 81% 98% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 15° 13° 12° 13° 12°
80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 93% 84%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
74% 60% 32% 3% 1% 4% 23% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
0.2m
0.1m
10.8s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
9.6s 9.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
1.0m
12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
0.8m
0.3m
11.5s 11.4s 11.2s 11.1s 11.2s 11.0s 13.3s 13.5s
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
14.4s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 13.0s
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
12.9s 13.0s 12.8s 12.4s 11.9s 12.0s 13.0s 12.9s
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
0.6m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
12.9s 12.8s 11.8s 9.9s 10.0s 10.7s 10.4s 7.6s
Wed 30th October
2:40 AM 8:25 AM 2:45 PM 8:49 PM
1.70 0.60 1.90 0.50
Thu 31st October
3:07 AM 8:52 AM 3:11 PM 9:14 PM
1.80 0.50 1.90 0.40
Fri 1st November
3:34 AM 9:18 AM 3:37 PM 9:39 PM
1.80 0.50 1.90 0.40
Sat 2nd November
4:01 AM 9:44 AM 4:03 PM 10:06 PM
1.80 0.50 1.90 0.40
Sun 3rd November
4:28 AM 10:12 AM 4:31 PM 10:33 PM
1.80 0.60 1.90 0.40
Mon 4th November
4:58 AM 10:41 AM 5:00 PM 11:04 PM
1.80 0.60 1.80 0.50
Tue 5th November
5:31 AM 11:14 AM 5:34 PM 11:38 PM
1.70 0.70 1.70 0.60
Wed 30th October
19°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
33%
Thu 31st October
20°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
24%
Fri 1st November
21°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
10%
Sat 2nd November
21°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
34%
Sun 3rd November
19°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
54%
Mon 4th November
15°
2.7mm
28kmh WSW
94%
Tue 5th November
16°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
29%
Wed 6th November
19°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
40%
Thu 7th November
17°
0.6mm
22kmh WSW
56%
Fri 8th November
19°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
4%
Sat 9th November
22°
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
4%
Sun 10th November
21°
0.2mm
18kmh WSW
67%
Mon 11th November
15°
2.7mm
26kmh SSE
83%
Tue 12th November
18°
0.4mm
27kmh ESE
71%

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 15° 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 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Featherbed Nature Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts alike. Located in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, it is a premier destination for those looking to relax and unwind on the beautiful shores of the Indian Ocean. With its breathtaking views and pristine environment, Featherbed Nature Reserve offers everything you need for the perfect beach holiday.

Beach Type

The beaches in Featherbed Nature Reserve are characterized by soft yellow sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shoreline. The rocky formations make it an interesting spot for both snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as they provide shelter for a variety of marine life. The clear waters of the Indian Ocean allow for excellent visibility while exploring underwater, making it an ideal location to view colorful fish and other aquatic species up close.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Featherbed Nature Reserve. Some popular options include:

  1. Swimming: The warm waters of the Indian Ocean make swimming a delightful experience at these beaches.
  2. Snorkeling & Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky formations along the shoreline offer excellent opportunities to explore marine life.
  3. Hiking & Walking Trails: Featherbed Nature Reserve features a network of walking trails that allow you to explore its diverse flora and fauna.
  4. Boat trips: Enjoy scenic boat trips along the Knysna lagoon or venture out into the open ocean to spot dolphins or even whales during migration season.
  5. Kayaking & Canoeing: Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle through the calm waters of Knysna lagoon while admiring beautiful coastal landscapes.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly within Featherbed Nature Reserve, visitors can find various accommodation options in nearby Knysna town. Options include luxury waterfront lodges like The Lofts Boutique Hotel as well as budget-friendly guesthouses such as Knysna Manor House.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Knysna Waterfront: Stay close to the action at the Knysna Waterfront, which offers a variety of eateries, shops, and entertainment options.
  2. Knysna Heads: For a more tranquil experience, consider staying in the Knysna Heads area, where you can enjoy stunning views of the ocean and lagoon.
  3. Leisure Isle: This small island in the Knysna Lagoon provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions.

Beach Amenities

Featherbed Nature Reserve offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Restrooms and changing facilities
  • Shaded picnic areas
  • Walking trails with informative signage
  • Guided nature walks and eco-tours
  • Boat trips and kayak rentals available from nearby Knysna Waterfront

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