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Beach Weather Today in Hobie Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 22kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:27 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 Hobie Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 20° 20° 23° 20° 19°
84% 89% 24% 33% 36% 25% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 22° 23° 22° 21°
91% 25% 15% 12% 9% 9% 9% 29%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20° 20°
7% 18% 81% 85% 59% 77% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 23° 23° 22° 22°
100% 100% 100% 85% 29% 16% 86% 18%
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 March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 21° 21° 23° 24° 22° 20° 19°
81% 50% 76% 9% 5% 4% 9% 46%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
60% 16% 8% 5% 3% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 21° 21° 20° 20°
0% 1% 8% 36% 56% 30% 11% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.8m
0.8m
12.3s 12.3s 11.7s 11.1s 10.6s 10.3s 9.9s 9.5s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
11.6s 12.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
41
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
11.2s 11.2s 11.2s 6.9s 11.7s 12.4s 12.7s 14.1s
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
48
kmh
56
kmh
54
kmh
44
kmh
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
2.1m
2.1m
0.7m
14.3s 14.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.9s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
30
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
54
kmh
49
kmh
43
kmh
0.5m
1.0m
0.4m
0.4m
1.6m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.9s 8.0s 8.1s 8.2s
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
8.3s 8.3s 8.4s 9.3s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
10.9s 11.3s 11.7s 11.7s 11.4s 11.0s 10.8s 10.6s
Sat 21st March
4:54 AM 11:06 AM 5:11 PM 11:13 PM
2.08 0.15 1.90 0.19
Sun 22nd March
5:28 AM 11:39 AM 5:45 PM 11:47 PM
2.00 0.24 1.80 0.30
Mon 23rd March
6:04 AM 12:14 PM 6:23 PM
1.86 0.38 1.67
Tue 24th March
12:24 AM 6:46 AM 12:54 PM 7:09 PM
0.45 1.67 0.56 1.50
Wed 25th March
1:09 AM 7:40 AM 1:47 PM 8:18 PM
0.64 1.47 0.75 1.34
Thu 26th March
2:21 AM 9:21 AM 4:13 PM 10:59 PM
0.83 1.30 0.88 1.28
Fri 27th March
5:58 AM 12:04 PM 6:40 PM
0.86 1.32 0.77
Sat 21st March
21°
0.1mm
10kmh S
61%
Sun 22nd March
23°
0.1mm
15kmh E
24%
Mon 23rd March
21°
0.3mm
20kmh S
65%
Tue 24th March
23°
0.0mm
41kmh E
66%
Wed 25th March
24°
0.9mm
34kmh WSW
35%
Thu 26th March
21°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
11%
Fri 27th March
21°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
20%
Sat 28th March
21°
1.4mm
26kmh ESE
95%
Sun 29th March
23°
0.2mm
36kmh E
55%
Mon 30th March
25°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
7%
Tue 31st March
22°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
35%
Wed 1st April
23°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
25%
Thu 2nd April
24°
0.0mm
12kmh E
23%
Fri 3rd April
22°
0.0mm
37kmh WSW
26%

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 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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