Beach Weather in Arniston Beach, Overberg District, South Africa

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20°
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21°
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18°
 
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19°
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17°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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18°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 31kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:22 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 Arniston Beach

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 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 22° 23° 24° 22° 21°
29% 29% 30% 18% 5% 5% 19% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 23° 24° 24° 22° 20°
4% 6% 82% 0% 3% 2% 4% 87%
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 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 19° 21° 20° 20° 19°
100% 100% 100% 90% 64% 66% 27% 71%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Fri 27th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 18° 20° 21° 20° 20° 18°
53% 86% 81% 86% 50% 31% 13% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 28th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 19° 21° 21° 20° 19°
16% 30% 19% 87% 5% 5% 28% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 1st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18° 18°
100% 94% 80% 76% 79% 82% 72% 78%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 2nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 18° 20° 20° 19° 18°
63% 81% 62% 10% 1% 4% 9% 11%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
8.1s 11.4s 13.7s 13.5s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.4s
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
27
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
0.8m
12.4s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 8.5s 8.4s 10.8s
Thu 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
0.8m
0.6m
10.8s 12.7s 12.2s 11.8s 13.7s 10.6s 11.9s 11.7s
Fri 27th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
11.2s 11.0s 10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 11.2s 10.2s 10.2s
Sat 28th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
43
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.5m
1.8m
1.9m
1.6m
10.2s 10.4s 10.5s 10.4s 10.2s 12.5s 12.6s 9.6s
Sun 1st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
0.9m
12.5s 15.8s 14.0s 12.7s 12.1s 12.0s 12.8s 14.6s
Mon 2nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.6s 13.2s 13.0s
Tue 24th February
7:43 AM 2:15 PM 8:29 PM
1.51 0.69 1.32
Wed 25th February
2:37 AM 9:14 AM 4:16 PM 10:33 PM
0.79 1.38 0.77 1.28
Thu 26th February
5:03 AM 11:22 AM 6:06 PM
0.81 1.37 0.70
Fri 27th February
12:23 AM 6:40 AM 12:48 PM 7:12 PM
1.39 0.69 1.48 0.56
Sat 28th February
1:24 AM 7:39 AM 1:42 PM 7:58 PM
1.56 0.54 1.61 0.43
Sun 1st March
2:07 AM 8:24 AM 2:23 PM 8:36 PM
1.71 0.40 1.71 0.32
Mon 2nd March
2:44 AM 9:01 AM 2:59 PM 9:10 PM
1.84 0.31 1.78 0.25
Tue 24th February
24°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
19%
Wed 25th February
24°
0.0mm
40kmh W
23%
Thu 26th February
21°
0.8mm
28kmh SW
77%
Fri 27th February
21°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
50%
Sat 28th February
22°
0.2mm
32kmh W
33%
Sun 1st March
20°
0.3mm
33kmh WSW
82%
Mon 2nd March
20°
0.1mm
15kmh SSE
30%
Tue 3rd March
22°
0.0mm
21kmh E
8%
Wed 4th March
23°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
40%
Thu 5th March
23°
0.0mm
29kmh E
36%
Fri 6th March
23°
0.0mm
28kmh ESE
29%
Sat 7th March
24°
0.3mm
31kmh E
41%
Sun 8th March
25°
0.2mm
25kmh WSW
41%
Mon 9th March
23°
0.0mm
15kmh S
29%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 38%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Arniston Beach, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa

Arniston Beach, located in the Overberg District of the Western Cape, South Africa, is a perfect holiday destination for those seeking a relaxing beach getaway. This picturesque coastal village offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and an array of activities that cater to various interests. Whether you prefer sunbathing on the soft sand or exploring the vibrant underwater world through snorkeling or diving, Arniston Beach has something to offer every beach lover.

Beach Type

Arniston Beach is known for its powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The beach is lined with rocky outcrops and small dunes that add to its natural beauty. The presence of rocks and reefs close to the shore makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as these features attract a variety of marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Arniston Beach include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters at Arniston Beach make it perfect for swimming and wading in the shallows.
  2. Snorkeling: With several rocky reefs near the shore that host an abundance of fish species, Arniston Beach is a great place for snorkeling.
  3. Diving: More experienced divers can explore deeper waters and discover the rich marine life that inhabits this area.
  4. Fishing: The rocky shores provide excellent spots for anglers to cast their lines and catch some fish.
  5. Surfing: Although not as well-known as other surfing spots in South Africa, Arniston Beach does offer some decent waves for surfers to ride.
  6. Sunbathing: With its soft white sand and warm sun, this beach is perfect for lounging around and soaking up some rays.
  7. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline while searching for seashells or other treasures washed ashore.

Accommodations

While there may not be a large variety of beach resorts in Arniston, there are several charming guest houses, cottages, and self-catering accommodations available for visitors. Some popular options include Arniston Spa Hotel, The Dunes at Arniston, and The Rising Wave Guest House.

Areas to Stay In

The main village of Arniston is the best area to stay in, as it offers easy access to the beach and local amenities. Kassiesbaai, a historic fishing village within Arniston, is another great option for those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy picturesque views of the ocean.

Beach Amenities

Arniston Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay. These include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Shower facilities
  • Parking spaces
  • Lifeguards (during peak season)
  • Beachfront restaurants and cafes

With its unspoiled beauty, wide range of activities, and comfortable accommodation options, Arniston Beach makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.

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