Beach Weather in Arniston Beach, Overberg District, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 1.8mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:01 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 87% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 1.8mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 15° 15° 14°
25% 15% 5% 32% 100% 100% 87% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.9mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 14° 16° 16° 15° 15°
76% 59% 100% 70% 69% 60% 57% 82%
0.7mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 15° 15°
83% 52% 100% 100% 77% 9% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
0% 11% 13% 11% 6% 32% 3% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 17° 17° 15° 16°
58% 28% 45% 28% 0% 92% 100% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 16° 18° 18° 17° 16°
83% 75% 74% 57% 25% 8% 4% 13%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 20° 20° 18° 18°
9% 2% 7% 18% 32% 36% 33% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
58
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
0.7m
1.1m
2.0m
2.0m
1.4m
10.2s 10.1s 8.5s 7.1s 9.4s 9.5s 9.1s 8.8s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
48
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
2.0m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.6m
1.2m
1.3m
8.8s 9.3s 9.6s 10.1s 10.6s 12.6s 10.3s 10.2s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
10.7s 10.7s 10.8s 10.9s 11.2s 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
23
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
12.5s 12.4s 12.4s 12.4s 12.4s 12.3s 12.2s 12.0s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
10.3s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.1s 17.0s 16.0s 15.2s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
38
kmh
33
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
1.0m
1.4m
1.6m
14.6s 14.1s 13.6s 13.3s 12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
1.4m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
12.2s 11.6s 11.2s 11.4s 11.1s 11.0s 10.8s 10.7s
Sun 26th April
6:14 AM 12:17 PM 6:22 PM
0.61 1.43 0.61
Mon 27th April
12:35 AM 7:02 AM 1:03 PM 7:07 PM
1.61 0.51 1.51 0.54
Tue 28th April
1:14 AM 7:40 AM 1:40 PM 7:43 PM
1.70 0.43 1.59 0.49
Wed 29th April
1:47 AM 8:12 AM 2:11 PM 8:15 PM
1.75 0.38 1.65 0.45
Thu 30th April
2:18 AM 8:40 AM 2:41 PM 8:45 PM
1.78 0.34 1.69 0.43
Fri 1st May
2:47 AM 9:06 AM 3:10 PM 9:13 PM
1.79 0.33 1.71 0.43
Sat 2nd May
3:16 AM 9:33 AM 3:39 PM 9:41 PM
1.78 0.34 1.71 0.45
Sun 26th April
20°
1.8mm
46kmh W
58%
Mon 27th April
16°
1.3mm
32kmh SW
71%
Tue 28th April
17°
0.1mm
11kmh SW
52%
Wed 29th April
17°
0.0mm
24kmh E
12%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
53%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.2mm
35kmh ENE
42%
Sat 2nd May
20°
0.0mm
24kmh W
25%
Sun 3rd May
21°
0.0mm
11kmh E
47%
Mon 4th May
18°
1.1mm
46kmh W
64%
Tue 5th May
18°
0.0mm
25kmh SW
56%
Wed 6th May
18°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
11%
Thu 7th May
19°
0.1mm
26kmh E
40%
Fri 8th May
22°
0.0mm
21kmh ENE
8%
Sat 9th May
24°
0.0mm
11kmh W
7%

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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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