Beach Weather in Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Horseshoe Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 48kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Horseshoe Bay faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:28 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 60% 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 Horseshoe Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

HORSESHOE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 17° 17° 16° 13° 13°
87% 75% 92% 53% 60% 76% 60% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 11° 13°
74% 88% 97% 89% 73% 76% 66% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 15° 16° 16° 13° 14°
83% 76% 97% 95% 78% 64% 89% 97%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 15° 15° 13° 13°
76% 81% 89% 91% 67% 83% 72% 50%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14° 13°
87% 87% 90% 89% 86% 86% 80% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 15° 16° 16° 12° 13°
40% 27% 28% 8% 5% 3% 2% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 16° 19° 18° 14° 13°
5% 4% 15% 12% 2% 3% 17% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
14.8s 14.5s 14.3s 13.8s 13.5s 19.1s 19.0s 18.1s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
45
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
17.8s 18.0s 12.3s 12.5s 13.2s 13.6s 13.7s 13.8s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
13.8s 13.8s 13.8s 13.8s 13.8s 14.0s 14.0s 13.9s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
13.8s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 12.8s 12.6s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
12.5s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 14.3s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 12.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
1.4m
1.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.8m
0.8m
12.7s 6.5s 6.6s 11.8s 11.4s 13.5s 10.0s 9.9s
Wed 6th May
3:07 PM
1.41
Thu 7th May
7:03 AM 3:37 PM
0.35 1.32
Fri 8th May
7:20 AM 4:14 PM
0.41 1.22
Sat 9th May
7:28 AM 5:17 PM
0.48 1.13
Sun 10th May
7:03 AM 7:27 PM
0.55 1.08
Mon 11th May
4:58 AM 8:35 PM
0.58 1.04
Tue 12th May
4:36 AM 1:04 PM 4:43 PM 9:27 PM
0.59 0.90 0.82 1.01
Wed 6th May
17°
0.4mm
26kmh SW
67%
Thu 7th May
13°
0.2mm
21kmh SSW
79%
Fri 8th May
16°
0.4mm
21kmh SW
84%
Sat 9th May
16°
0.3mm
11kmh SE
76%
Sun 10th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
82%
Mon 11th May
16°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
14%
Tue 12th May
19°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
8%
Wed 13th May
21°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
19%
Thu 14th May
21°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
25%
Fri 15th May
18°
4.5mm
18kmh N
86%
Sat 16th May
17°
1.1mm
11kmh SSW
55%
Sun 17th May
17°
0.5mm
12kmh SE
70%
Mon 18th May
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
49%
Tue 19th May
18°
0.7mm
15kmh NE
46%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot, South Australia, Australia is an excellent choice for beach lovers and families alike. With its stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, and a range of activities to enjoy, Horseshoe Bay offers something for everyone.

Beach Type

Horseshoe Bay features a mix of fine golden sand and some rocky areas. This combination makes it an ideal destination for both relaxing on the beach and exploring marine life. The presence of rocks and reefs in the bay provides excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these are the preferred habitats for various species of fish.

Beach Activities

There are several beach activities that are popular at Horseshoe Bay:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters within the bay make it perfect for swimming, even for young children or those who may not be strong swimmers.
  2. Snorkeling and diving: Thanks to the rocky areas and reefs within the bay, snorkeling and diving are popular activities at Horseshoe Bay. The diverse marine life in these habitats provides an interesting underwater experience.
  3. Surfing: While not as renowned as other surf spots in South Australia, Horseshoe Bay does offer some surfing opportunities depending on the tide conditions.
  4. Fishing: Both off-shore fishing from the beach or nearby jetty and boat fishing further out in the water can be enjoyed at Horseshoe Bay.

Accommodations

While there are no large resorts directly on Horseshoe Bay beachfront, there is a selection of accommodations available nearby:

  1. Port Elliot Beach House YHA: A budget-friendly option located just a short walk from the beach with various room types suitable for solo travelers or families.
  2. All Seasons' Escape Port Elliot: A comfortable holiday house that can sleep up to eight people, located only minutes away from Horseshoe Bay.
  3. Trafalgar Premium Vintage Suites: For a more luxurious stay, these historic suites offer beautifully styled rooms and are located just a short distance from the beach.

Areas to Stay In

Port Elliot and Victor Harbor are two nearby towns that offer additional accommodation options, including hotels, motels, and holiday rentals. Both towns provide easy access to Horseshoe Bay and other nearby attractions, such as Granite Island and The Bluff. By staying in these towns, visitors can enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere while still being close to shops, cafes, and other amenities.

Beach Amenities

Horseshoe Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their visit:

  • Easy beach access with a large car park nearby
  • Clean public toilets and showers
  • A children's playground near the beach
  • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities
  • A small kiosk selling food, drinks, and ice creams

With its stunning scenery, variety of activities, and amenities for visitors to enjoy, Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot is an excellent destination for a beach holiday in South Australia.

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