Beach Weather in Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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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 18° 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South 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 06:47 PM. The skies should be fairly 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 6th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 22° 25° 22° 20°
100% 100% 77% 60% 32% 75% 38% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 7th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 19° 19° 19° 18° 18°
18% 100% 100% 6% 8% 100% 70% 84%
0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 8th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 20° 20°
51% 70% 77% 71% 7% 26% 70% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 20° 22° 22° 22° 21°
73% 78% 1% 86% 0% 0% 0% 35%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 21° 23° 23° 22° 22°
4% 73% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 22° 24° 24° 23° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 23° 24° 24° 22° 21°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 15%
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 6th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
1.3m
1.3m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 11.0s
Sat 7th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
43
kmh
64
kmh
63
kmh
50
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
1.1m
2.0m
2.3m
2.1m
1.6m
1.1m
0.7m
0.4m
10.9s 7.9s 7.9s 8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 11.8s 11.9s
Sun 8th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.9s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.5m
2.1m
2.0m
12.0s 11.9s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
46
kmh
58
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
2.0m
2.2m
2.2m
2.0m
11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
54
kmh
53
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
62
kmh
60
kmh
50
kmh
1.8m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
2.2m
2.1m
1.7m
11.2s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 11.6s 13.6s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
35
kmh
21
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
1.4m
1.0m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
13.5s 11.7s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.3s
Fri 6th March
5:14 AM 11:18 AM 5:23 PM 11:20 PM
1.97 0.29 1.81 0.28
Sat 7th March
5:39 AM 11:41 AM 5:48 PM 11:44 PM
1.88 0.37 1.72 0.38
Sun 8th March
6:02 AM 12:05 PM 6:12 PM
1.76 0.46 1.60
Mon 9th March
12:08 AM 6:26 AM 12:30 PM 6:36 PM
0.49 1.63 0.58 1.48
Tue 10th March
12:35 AM 6:51 AM 1:00 PM 7:02 PM
0.62 1.49 0.71 1.34
Wed 11th March
1:05 AM 7:22 AM 1:42 PM 7:45 PM
0.77 1.35 0.85 1.20
Thu 12th March
1:53 AM 8:33 AM 3:35 PM
0.92 1.21 0.97
Fri 6th March
22°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
67%
Sat 7th March
19°
1.2mm
44kmh SW
60%
Sun 8th March
20°
0.1mm
22kmh E
57%
Mon 9th March
22°
0.1mm
34kmh E
34%
Tue 10th March
23°
0.0mm
40kmh E
9%
Wed 11th March
25°
0.0mm
40kmh ENE
0%
Thu 12th March
24°
0.0mm
8kmh S
2%
Fri 13th March
23°
0.0mm
24kmh SW
28%
Sat 14th March
24°
0.2mm
14kmh SW
27%
Sun 15th March
23°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
58%
Mon 16th March
22°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
51%
Tue 17th March
23°
2.3mm
41kmh WSW
58%
Wed 18th March
20°
0.1mm
18kmh SW
39%
Thu 19th March
19°
0.4mm
32kmh WSW
49%

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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm 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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