Beach Weather in Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, South Africa

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Best
Tan
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Tan
Tan
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22°
Swim
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22°
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20°
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19°
 
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19°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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17°
 
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17°
 
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17°
 
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19°
 
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20°
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Beach Weather Today in Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.8mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the East-Southeast. 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 06:43 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 23° 20° 21° 22° 19°
64% 70% 84% 74% 77% 23% 32% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 22° 20° 20° 20° 20°
87% 32% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 64%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 3.1mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 22° 26° 24° 22° 20°
47% 21% 5% 6% 4% 9% 16% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20° 20° 17°
17% 14% 85% 88% 100% 100% 74% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 19° 21° 20° 19° 17°
2% 7% 3% 5% 4% 7% 9% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 18° 23° 27° 26° 22° 20°
0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 30% 73% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 22° 24° 24° 22° 21°
57% 5% 8% 8% 32% 89% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.5m
11.4s 11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.0s 10.8s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
1.1m
0.9m
1.5m
10.6s 10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 7.7s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
7.7s 7.6s 12.6s 12.5s 12.9s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 12.8s 12.5s 12.4s 8.7s 8.8s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
10.3s 10.4s 10.2s 9.8s 9.5s 10.1s 11.3s 11.3s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
11.4s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.2s 11.2s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
11.2s 11.2s 11.4s 11.6s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 12.2s
Tue 17th March
2:51 AM 9:00 AM 3:02 PM 9:08 PM
1.93 0.31 1.91 0.20
Wed 18th March
3:19 AM 9:31 AM 3:32 PM 9:38 PM
2.08 0.17 2.01 0.10
Thu 19th March
3:49 AM 10:03 AM 4:04 PM 10:09 PM
2.18 0.08 2.05 0.06
Fri 20th March
4:20 AM 10:35 AM 4:37 PM 10:41 PM
2.22 0.05 2.05 0.07
Sat 21st March
4:53 AM 11:08 AM 5:11 PM 11:15 PM
2.20 0.09 1.99 0.14
Sun 22nd March
5:29 AM 11:42 AM 5:48 PM 11:49 PM
2.11 0.19 1.88 0.26
Mon 23rd March
6:08 AM 12:19 PM 6:28 PM
1.95 0.36 1.73
Tue 17th March
24°
0.8mm
8kmh SE
62%
Wed 18th March
22°
5.9mm
13kmh SE
79%
Thu 19th March
26°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
15%
Fri 20th March
21°
0.4mm
12kmh WSW
70%
Sat 21st March
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
5%
Sun 22nd March
27°
0.3mm
9kmh SE
22%
Mon 23rd March
25°
0.4mm
16kmh WSW
49%
Tue 24th March
20°
1.8mm
19kmh ESE
98%
Wed 25th March
23°
0.0mm
22kmh ESE
23%
Thu 26th March
24°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
25%
Fri 27th March
24°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
21%
Sat 28th March
27°
0.0mm
6kmh S
13%
Sun 29th March
22°
0.5mm
21kmh WSW
68%
Mon 30th March
22°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
14%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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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