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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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 86%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:44 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% 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 Arniston Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 24° 24° 23°
73% 72% 94% 100% 100% 90% 62% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 20° 23° 23° 23° 21°
71% 75% 88% 83% 89% 7% 84% 89%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 1.2mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 22° 23° 23° 22° 21°
73% 88% 88% 91% 68% 18% 40% 74%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 23° 25° 24° 21° 20°
76% 41% 71% 44% 19% 62% 81% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21° 20°
49% 82% 76% 55% 20% 7% 29% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 20° 21° 23° 23° 21° 20°
72% 68% 73% 78% 52% 15% 35% 48%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 23° 22° 21°
64% 80% 61% 31% 10% 7% 3% 1%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
10.6s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.9s 9.8s 11.3s 10.9s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
48
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
0.8m
10.8s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.0s 10.5s 10.7s 6.2s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
6.4s 6.5s 6.5s 11.7s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
1.3m
1.7m
1.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
1.4m
0.9m
10.7s 10.4s 10.4s 10.5s 10.5s 10.2s 9.6s 10.3s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
10.3s 10.2s 10.2s 10.3s 10.2s 9.9s 9.5s 9.3s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
9.2s 8.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.8s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
8.4s 7.8s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s
Wed 4th February
4:50 AM 11:06 AM 5:03 PM 11:10 PM
1.93 0.31 1.75 0.30
Thu 5th February
5:23 AM 11:39 AM 5:36 PM 11:38 PM
1.88 0.38 1.67 0.39
Fri 6th February
5:56 AM 12:11 PM 6:09 PM
1.79 0.47 1.56
Sat 7th February
12:06 AM 6:27 AM 12:41 PM 6:43 PM
0.50 1.67 0.58 1.45
Sun 8th February
12:32 AM 7:00 AM 1:13 PM 7:20 PM
0.63 1.54 0.69 1.33
Mon 9th February
1:01 AM 7:39 AM 1:57 PM 8:12 PM
0.75 1.42 0.79 1.22
Tue 10th February
1:43 AM 8:39 AM 3:33 PM 10:00 PM
0.86 1.30 0.87 1.15
Wed 4th February
24°
1.0mm
22kmh ESE
86%
Thu 5th February
23°
2.5mm
17kmh S
73%
Fri 6th February
23°
0.2mm
17kmh SE
67%
Sat 7th February
25°
0.1mm
11kmh SW
56%
Sun 8th February
22°
0.0mm
37kmh W
49%
Mon 9th February
23°
0.3mm
36kmh WSW
55%
Tue 10th February
23°
0.2mm
15kmh SE
32%
Wed 11th February
25°
0.0mm
28kmh E
29%
Thu 12th February
23°
0.5mm
27kmh S
72%
Fri 13th February
18°
2.6mm
28kmh SSE
100%
Sat 14th February
21°
0.2mm
22kmh ESE
70%
Sun 15th February
24°
0.0mm
31kmh E
22%
Mon 16th February
24°
0.0mm
30kmh E
28%
Tue 17th February
24°
3.8mm
13kmh SSE
84%

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 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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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