Beach Weather in Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 17° 16° 15° 14°
83% 85% 100% 100% 100% 100% 89% 85%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 18°
58% 34% 54% 100% 90% 53% 80% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 19° 20° 21° 20° 18°
17% 57% 36% 41% 51% 8% 24% 82%
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 December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 20° 20° 18° 17° 18°
16% 78% 17% 6% 77% 100% 91% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18°
56% 71% 58% 44% 35% 44% 36% 45%
0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 21° 20° 19° 19°
25% 14% 42% 69% 6% 1% 21% 56%
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 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
55% 58% 65% 63% 39% 22% 41% 84%
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 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
9.7s 12.0s 12.9s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
12.5s 12.2s 11.9s 11.5s 11.1s 10.9s 10.5s 10.1s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
9.8s 9.5s 11.1s 13.5s 14.3s 14.5s 14.5s 14.7s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
14.7s 15.5s 16.3s 16.0s 15.7s 15.1s 14.8s 14.5s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
1.4m
1.5m
14.3s 14.0s 13.7s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.3s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
37
kmh
24
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
0.7m
0.3m
0.5m
1.0m
1.4m
1.5m
13.3s 13.2s 11.2s 7.7s 8.2s 8.6s 9.9s 12.0s
Fri 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
11.9s 11.7s 11.4s 11.0s 10.8s 9.9s 8.1s 7.9s
Sat 9th December
1:10 AM 7:07 AM 1:30 PM 7:50 PM
1.60 0.70 1.80 0.70
Sun 10th December
1:51 AM 7:49 AM 2:08 PM 8:26 PM
1.70 0.60 1.90 0.60
Mon 11th December
2:29 AM 8:29 AM 2:44 PM 9:01 PM
1.80 0.60 2.00 0.50
Tue 12th December
3:07 AM 9:07 AM 3:20 PM 9:36 PM
1.90 0.50 2.00 0.40
Wed 13th December
3:45 AM 9:46 AM 3:58 PM 10:13 PM
1.90 0.50 2.00 0.40
Thu 14th December
4:25 AM 10:26 AM 4:36 PM 10:51 PM
2.00 0.50 2.00 0.40
Fri 15th December
5:06 AM 11:09 AM 5:16 PM 11:31 PM
2.00 0.50 2.00 0.40
Sat 9th December
18°
2.2mm
20kmh SSE
92%
Sun 10th December
18°
0.3mm
5kmh SSW
67%
Mon 11th December
21°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
39%
Tue 12th December
21°
0.6mm
33kmh WSW
59%
Wed 13th December
18°
0.8mm
19kmh ESE
48%
Thu 14th December
21°
0.0mm
19kmh S
29%
Fri 15th December
20°
0.2mm
20kmh SSW
53%
Sat 16th December
20°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
37%
Sun 17th December
23°
0.0mm
21kmh E
11%
Mon 18th December
19°
0.0mm
38kmh WSW
33%
Tue 19th December
20°
0.1mm
31kmh SW
53%
Wed 20th December
19°
0.9mm
21kmh ESE
88%
Thu 21st December
19°
0.8mm
34kmh E
93%
Fri 22nd December
21°
0.9mm
33kmh E
91%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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