Beach Weather in Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, South Africa

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22°
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22°
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20°
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19°
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18°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is too cold 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 5.2mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 53kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Featherbed Nature Reserve faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:51 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 67% 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 Featherbed Nature Reserve

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 13° 14° 14° 12° 11°
100% 84% 100% 100% 61% 76% 67% 64%
0.9mm 0.5mm 1.6mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 13° 11°
100% 88% 89% 72% 56% 79% 88% 16%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 15° 18° 17° 14° 13°
3% 4% 4% 5% 0% 2% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 17° 18° 19° 15° 13°
0% 8% 22% 8% 40% 33% 6% 6%
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 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 16° 19° 18° 16° 14°
17% 6% 0% 94% 13% 36% 20% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 16° 21° 19° 17° 15°
8% 5% 21% 36% 30% 38% 100% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 14° 17° 22° 20° 18° 15°
26% 8% 3% 4% 4% 3% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
53
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
2.1m
2.2m
1.9m
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.7m
1.4m
9.1s 9.4s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
10.2s 10.6s 11.2s 11.3s 11.5s 11.9s 12.3s 12.4s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
12.4s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
0.8m
0.2m
0.2m
11.3s 11.0s 10.7s 10.2s 9.6s 10.4s 17.5s 16.6s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
15.7s 14.9s 14.4s 13.9s 13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 12.8s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
11.1s 11.0s 10.7s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s
Mon 27th April
1:01 AM 7:37 AM 1:25 PM 7:36 PM
1.71 0.53 1.59 0.51
Tue 28th April
1:40 AM 8:11 AM 2:00 PM 8:09 PM
1.82 0.43 1.69 0.44
Wed 29th April
2:13 AM 8:39 AM 2:32 PM 8:38 PM
1.90 0.36 1.77 0.38
Thu 30th April
2:43 AM 9:04 AM 3:02 PM 9:05 PM
1.95 0.31 1.83 0.35
Fri 1st May
3:12 AM 9:28 AM 3:32 PM 9:32 PM
1.97 0.28 1.86 0.34
Sat 2nd May
3:41 AM 9:53 AM 4:01 PM 10:00 PM
1.96 0.27 1.86 0.35
Sun 3rd May
4:11 AM 10:20 AM 4:32 PM 10:28 PM
1.92 0.29 1.82 0.38
Mon 27th April
14°
5.2mm
28kmh W
81%
Tue 28th April
16°
1.3mm
23kmh W
73%
Wed 29th April
18°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
2%
Thu 30th April
19°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
15%
Fri 1st May
19°
0.0mm
6kmh S
26%
Sat 2nd May
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
39%
Sun 3rd May
22°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
6%
Mon 4th May
22°
0.8mm
12kmh SW
24%
Tue 5th May
17°
1.9mm
35kmh WSW
74%
Wed 6th May
18°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
31%
Thu 7th May
20°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
13%
Fri 8th May
18°
0.2mm
12kmh W
57%
Sat 9th May
24°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
2%
Sun 10th May
23°
0.1mm
15kmh WSW
12%

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 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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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