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 19° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 1.6mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 36kmh from the East. 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 05:36 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 84% 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 Hobie Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 15° 16° 15°
59% 65% 85% 100% 76% 75% 84% 78%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 16° 16°
70% 71% 63% 83% 82% 84% 76% 80%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
55% 74% 3% 0% 5% 9% 10% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 14° 18° 20° 18° 17°
68% 97% 6% 10% 10% 15% 13% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 16° 19° 19° 16° 18°
100% 0% 2% 13% 0% 0% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
3% 6% 8% 7% 30% 64% 27% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 21° 22° 21° 20°
6% 7% 5% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0%
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 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.7m
1.7m
0.8m
0.7m
13.6s 13.6s 13.3s 13.2s 12.5s 12.8s 13.0s 7.7s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
7.9s 12.9s 13.1s 13.2s 8.9s 9.1s 9.2s 9.2s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
45
kmh
49
kmh
49
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.9m
1.9m
9.2s 9.2s 9.3s 9.3s 13.4s 13.1s 13.3s 13.2s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
45
kmh
38
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
41
kmh
32
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
12.8s 12.6s 12.7s 12.2s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s 11.3s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
11.1s 7.9s 7.9s 8.0s 7.7s 8.8s 11.1s 11.0s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
10.9s 10.7s 10.5s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 9.9s 9.8s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
9.7s 9.7s 9.6s 9.4s 9.2s 9.4s 10.1s 10.8s
Wed 29th July
3:40 AM 9:48 AM 4:02 PM 10:09 PM
1.38 0.12 1.50 0.16
Thu 30th July
4:09 AM 10:14 AM 4:29 PM 10:37 PM
1.45 0.05 1.58 0.09
Fri 31st July
4:39 AM 10:42 AM 4:58 PM 11:06 PM
1.50 0.01 1.64 0.05
Sat 1st August
5:10 AM 11:11 AM 5:29 PM 11:38 PM
1.52 -0.01 1.66 0.04
Sun 2nd August
5:42 AM 11:42 AM 6:01 PM
1.50 0.01 1.65
Mon 3rd August
12:11 AM 6:17 AM 12:15 PM 6:37 PM
0.06 1.45 0.07 1.59
Tue 4th August
12:49 AM 6:56 AM 12:52 PM 7:18 PM
0.13 1.36 0.17 1.48
Wed 29th July
16°
1.6mm
26kmh E
77%
Thu 30th July
17°
0.3mm
12kmh ENE
76%
Fri 31st July
18°
0.0mm
32kmh ENE
21%
Sat 1st August
20°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
31%
Sun 2nd August
24°
0.0mm
11kmh ENE
15%
Mon 3rd August
19°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
19%
Tue 4th August
23°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
2%
Wed 5th August
20°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
4%
Thu 6th August
18°
0.3mm
29kmh WSW
54%
Fri 7th August
15°
0.6mm
21kmh WSW
81%
Sat 8th August
18°
0.0mm
21kmh E
48%
Sun 9th August
21°
0.0mm
13kmh E
33%
Mon 10th August
19°
6.3mm
24kmh SE
57%
Tue 11th August
19°
0.8mm
27kmh E
64%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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