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 a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 10.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 73kmh from the South. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hobie Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:32 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

HOBIE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 19° 17° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16°
100% 97% 56% 58% 73% 56% 100% 100%
4.7mm 1.4mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 2.5mm 1.3mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
58% 53% 100% 100% 75% 100% 66% 94%
1.0mm 0.9mm 0.9mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 1.0mm 0.4mm 1.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
60% 86% 72% 60% 75% 61% 62% 77%
0.6mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 18° 18° 16° 16°
70% 77% 8% 3% 3% 0% 3% 2%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 18° 21° 19° 17° 15°
0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 39% 66% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 17° 20° 20° 17° 17°
8% 10% 11% 23% 37% 32% 56% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 21° 22° 20° 17° 16°
72% 66% 34% 40% 52% 72% 91% 100%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.0mm 0.7mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
49
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
53
kmh
73
kmh
1.8m
2.1m
0.4m
0.8m
0.4m
0.5m
1.3m
2.8m
11.2s 10.9s 9.2s 11.9s 12.2s 12.5s 12.2s 12.6s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
29
kmh
55
kmh
65
kmh
55
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
41
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
2.6m
2.4m
2.0m
1.9m
1.6m
1.2m
12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.2s 11.9s 11.6s 12.1s 12.0s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
12.2s 12.3s 12.2s 12.2s 12.6s 13.1s 13.5s 13.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
13.5s 13.4s 13.1s 12.7s 12.5s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
30
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.7m
1.6m
1.2m
1.4m
11.6s 11.3s 11.1s 10.9s 10.7s 10.5s 11.1s 12.7s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
50
kmh
57
kmh
57
kmh
35
kmh
23
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
2.2m
2.6m
2.0m
1.5m
13.0s 13.5s 13.9s 13.9s 13.9s 11.1s 8.2s 12.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
42
kmh
48
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
59
kmh
1.4m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
0.9m
12.5s 14.1s 14.5s 14.5s 14.2s 13.9s 13.9s 13.7s
Wed 6th May
5:36 AM 11:48 AM 6:04 PM
1.60 0.52 1.52
Thu 7th May
12:03 AM 6:10 AM 12:25 PM 6:47 PM
0.66 1.50 0.62 1.43
Fri 8th May
12:46 AM 6:53 AM 1:12 PM 7:48 PM
0.76 1.39 0.71 1.36
Sat 9th May
1:48 AM 8:00 AM 2:20 PM 9:19 PM
0.86 1.30 0.79 1.34
Sun 10th May
3:33 AM 9:47 AM 3:59 PM 10:57 PM
0.89 1.26 0.80 1.41
Mon 11th May
5:25 AM 11:29 AM 5:27 PM
0.80 1.32 0.73
Tue 12th May
12:02 AM 6:27 AM 12:32 PM 6:26 PM
1.54 0.65 1.44 0.63
Wed 6th May
17°
10.7mm
14kmh SSE
80%
Thu 7th May
17°
6.6mm
43kmh SSW
80%
Fri 8th May
17°
3.0mm
29kmh SW
69%
Sat 9th May
18°
0.1mm
2kmh WNW
20%
Sun 10th May
21°
0.0mm
36kmh NW
16%
Mon 11th May
21°
0.8mm
53kmh NW
28%
Tue 12th May
22°
2.1mm
40kmh WNW
65%
Wed 13th May
17°
0.0mm
40kmh W
48%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
17%
Fri 15th May
19°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
2%
Sat 16th May
23°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
6%
Sun 17th May
20°
0.3mm
16kmh SW
67%
Mon 18th May
19°
0.3mm
12kmh E
71%
Tue 19th May
19°
0.0mm
18kmh E
67%

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 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

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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