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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° 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 6%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 33kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:19 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 Hobie Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 6%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 21° 22° 22° 21° 19°
9% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 22%
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 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 22° 23° 23° 21° 19°
61% 9% 5% 4% 3% 2% 32% 32%
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 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 23° 22° 20° 18°
1% 3% 4% 3% 3% 6% 85% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 20° 20° 19° 18°
93% 100% 76% 47% 26% 39% 14% 86%
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 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 21° 25° 25° 23° 22°
19% 31% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 22° 22° 22° 21° 19°
49% 63% 70% 36% 19% 6% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 21° 20° 18° 18° 17°
5% 4% 30% 80% 73% 78% 79% 80%
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 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.3m
0.6m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
9.0s 8.8s 8.8s 13.3s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.2s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
12.0s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.8s 11.9s 12.0s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.5s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
19
kmh
35
kmh
46
kmh
52
kmh
42
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.7m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
10.4s 11.8s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
20
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
1.4m
0.6m
0.5m
1.3m
1.5m
1.1m
0.7m
0.9m
10.9s 8.8s 9.1s 9.3s 9.3s 9.4s 9.5s 9.6s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
30
kmh
50
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
40
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.7m
2.1m
1.7m
1.3m
9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s 9.3s 11.0s 14.0s
Sun 7th December
5:00 AM 11:06 AM 5:16 PM 11:28 PM
1.84 0.37 1.81 0.32
Mon 8th December
5:48 AM 11:52 AM 6:02 PM
1.77 0.47 1.68
Tue 9th December
12:11 AM 6:40 AM 12:42 PM 6:51 PM
0.42 1.69 0.60 1.55
Wed 10th December
12:55 AM 7:36 AM 1:40 PM 7:47 PM
0.53 1.61 0.72 1.42
Thu 11th December
1:45 AM 8:39 AM 2:58 PM 8:53 PM
0.63 1.54 0.81 1.32
Fri 12th December
2:48 AM 9:49 AM 4:36 PM 10:15 PM
0.73 1.49 0.83 1.27
Sat 13th December
4:12 AM 11:00 AM 5:52 PM 11:35 PM
0.78 1.49 0.79 1.28
Sun 7th December
22°
0.0mm
21kmh ESE
6%
Mon 8th December
23°
0.0mm
15kmh S
18%
Tue 9th December
23°
0.2mm
23kmh SW
25%
Wed 10th December
20°
0.0mm
22kmh ESE
60%
Thu 11th December
25°
0.0mm
26kmh E
9%
Fri 12th December
23°
0.0mm
28kmh SW
31%
Sat 13th December
21°
0.0mm
42kmh SW
53%
Sun 14th December
20°
0.0mm
18kmh S
24%
Mon 15th December
23°
0.0mm
23kmh SSW
0%
Tue 16th December
24°
0.0mm
15kmh S
7%
Wed 17th December
22°
0.0mm
31kmh SW
36%
Thu 18th December
23°
0.1mm
34kmh E
40%
Fri 19th December
22°
0.3mm
38kmh SW
56%
Sat 20th December
22°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 26%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

A holiday at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa is a perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy the sun, sand and sea. This popular beach destination offers a multitude of activities, accommodations and amenities for visitors to enjoy.

Beach Type

Hobie Beach is known for its soft, golden sand that stretches along the shoreline, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and building sandcastles. The water is clear and inviting, with gentle waves that are perfect for swimming or paddling. While the beach itself does not have many rocks or reefs directly offshore, there are nearby areas that offer snorkeling and diving opportunities for those looking to explore the underwater world.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Hobie Beach. Some popular options include:

  • Swimming: With its calm waters and lifeguard supervision during peak season, Hobie Beach is perfect for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
  • Sunbathing: The wide expanse of golden sand provides plenty of space to lay out your towel or rent a sun lounger to soak up the South African sun.
  • Watersports: Hobie Beach is known as a prime spot for windsurfing, kiteboarding and paddleboarding due to its consistent onshore winds.
  • Beach volleyball: With dedicated beach volleyball courts available on the beachfront, visitors can enjoy a friendly game with friends or other beachgoers.
  • Kids' Entertainment: There's a playground area located near the Shark Rock Pier which provides endless fun for children.

Accommodations

Hobie Beach offers various accommodation options within walking distance from the beach:

  1. The Boardwalk Hotel & Casino - A 5-star luxury hotel featuring ocean views, a spa and casino.
  2. The Chapman Hotel - A charming boutique hotel situated across from Algoa Bay offering sea-facing rooms.
  3. Brookes Hill Suites - Self-catering apartments with stunning views of the ocean and access to a swimming pool.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Hobie Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  • Summerstrand: This popular suburb is home to many hotels, guesthouses and self-catering apartments within walking distance of Hobie Beach. It's also close to other attractions like the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex.
  • Humewood: This residential area offers a quieter atmosphere while still being conveniently located near Hobie Beach. Accommodations range from guesthouses to apartments.

Beach Amenities

Hobie Beach provides several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Lifeguards: During peak season, lifeguards are on duty to ensure the safety of swimmers.
  • Changing Rooms & Showers: Facilities are available for beachgoers looking to rinse off or change after a day in the sun.
  • Restaurants & Cafes: A variety of establishments can be found along the beachfront offering delicious meals, snacks, and refreshments.
  • Shark Rock Pier: This iconic pier provides stunning views of the ocean and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
  • Parking: Ample parking is available near the beach, making it easily accessible for visitors.

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