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Beach Weather Today in Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 22kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Featherbed Nature Reserve faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:28 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 19° 19° 15° 15°
15% 8% 13% 86% 30% 17% 14% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 15° 16° 19° 21° 16° 16°
47% 64% 19% 51% 67% 46% 24% 26%
0.0mm 1.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 19° 20° 23° 21° 15° 15°
87% 5% 12% 47% 21% 19% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 22° 21° 17° 16°
7% 6% 8% 6% 5% 9% 13% 48%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 55% 84% 73% 76%
0.2mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9° 8° 8° 10° 14° 15° 13° 11°
59% 6% 5% 5% 3% 1% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 14° 19° 17° 14° 13°
4% 6% 4% 2% 3% 4% 10% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
15.5s 15.3s 14.6s 14.3s 13.8s 13.5s 13.1s 12.8s
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
1.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
12.6s 12.2s 12.3s 15.5s 15.2s 15.1s 15.2s 14.9s
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
28
kmh
37
kmh
0.2m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
13.3s 13.0s 12.9s 13.0s 13.1s 12.6s 12.5s 12.1s
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
25
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
1.8m
3.0m
12.1s 14.3s 15.8s 15.4s 15.3s 15.1s 14.8s 14.2s
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
2.1m
1.5m
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
13.2s 12.5s 13.2s 10.3s 10.8s 13.1s 12.9s 12.8s
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.8m
1.2m
12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s
Thu 25th June
1:46 AM 8:17 AM 2:24 PM 8:06 PM
1.26 0.57 1.17 0.59
Fri 26th June
2:18 AM 8:36 AM 2:46 PM 8:33 PM
1.42 0.43 1.32 0.46
Sat 27th June
2:46 AM 8:59 AM 3:10 PM 8:59 PM
1.56 0.29 1.45 0.35
Sun 28th June
3:13 AM 9:23 AM 3:36 PM 9:26 PM
1.68 0.16 1.57 0.25
Mon 29th June
3:42 AM 9:48 AM 4:04 PM 9:53 PM
1.78 0.06 1.66 0.18
Tue 30th June
4:10 AM 10:15 AM 4:33 PM 10:22 PM
1.83 -0.01 1.72 0.14
Wed 1st July
4:40 AM 10:42 AM 5:03 PM 10:52 PM
1.83 -0.03 1.75 0.14
Thu 25th June
20°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
28%
Fri 26th June
22°
1.7mm
4kmh NNW
43%
Sat 27th June
23°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
24%
Sun 28th June
23°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
12%
Mon 29th June
13°
1.9mm
26kmh W
86%
Tue 30th June
15°
0.0mm
10kmh E
10%
Wed 1st July
20°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
7%
Thu 2nd July
15°
0.1mm
24kmh W
49%
Fri 3rd July
18°
0.0mm
5kmh W
29%
Sat 4th July
19°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
20%
Sun 5th July
19°
0.0mm
7kmh W
18%
Mon 6th July
22°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
13%
Tue 7th July
20°
0.0mm
4kmh W
5%
Wed 8th July
20°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
1%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Featherbed Nature Reserve

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 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 25%.

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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