Beach Weather in Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Camps Bay Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 5.1mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 89%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 55kmh from the North. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Camps Bay Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:04 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 Camps Bay Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 5.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

CAMPS BAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13° 10° 10°
76% 84% 79% 100% 100% 100% 100% 79%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 4.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 13° 11° 11°
88% 62% 71% 56% 71% 74% 72% 67%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 13° 12° 11°
76% 60% 77% 85% 54% 87% 75% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 14° 13° 12° 11°
100% 84% 66% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
1% 2% 12% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 16° 17° 15° 13°
3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
24% 45% 67% 57% 57% 50% 52% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
41
kmh
47
kmh
55
kmh
38
kmh
52
kmh
53
kmh
45
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
2.0m
1.6m
2.0m
1.9m
1.4m
12.9s 14.7s 14.7s 15.0s 15.5s 15.5s 15.4s 15.5s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
16.0s 15.9s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.2s 15.0s 14.6s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
12.4s 12.4s 12.5s 12.7s 12.9s 13.1s 12.9s 12.6s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
0.5m
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
12.4s 12.7s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.3s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
11.8s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.5s 11.7s 14.0s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
15.2s 14.4s 14.1s 13.6s 13.3s 13.5s 13.7s 13.3s
Sat 27th July
1:37 AM 7:38 AM 1:42 PM 8:07 PM
0.50 1.50 0.50 1.60
Sun 28th July
2:41 AM 8:42 AM 2:47 PM 9:13 PM
0.60 1.40 0.60 1.50
Mon 29th July
3:58 AM 10:02 AM 4:09 PM 10:33 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.40
Tue 30th July
5:23 AM 11:33 AM 5:40 PM 11:56 PM
0.60 1.30 0.70 1.40
Wed 31st July
6:37 AM 12:50 PM 6:56 PM
0.60 1.40 0.70
Thu 1st August
1:05 AM 7:34 AM 1:46 PM 7:54 PM
1.50 0.50 1.50 0.60
Fri 2nd August
1:57 AM 8:19 AM 2:31 PM 8:40 PM
1.50 0.50 1.50 0.60
Sat 27th July
13°
5.1mm
30kmh NW
89%
Sun 28th July
13°
1.3mm
25kmh WSW
70%
Mon 29th July
13°
0.9mm
22kmh NNW
76%
Tue 30th July
14°
0.3mm
27kmh SSE
32%
Wed 31st July
14°
0.0mm
16kmh S
3%
Thu 1st August
17°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
1%
Fri 2nd August
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
54%
Sat 3rd August
15°
0.0mm
22kmh NNW
68%
Sun 4th August
16°
0.0mm
28kmh NNW
52%
Mon 5th August
16°
0.1mm
32kmh NNW
64%
Tue 6th August
14°
0.8mm
22kmh SSW
60%
Wed 7th August
14°
0.1mm
12kmh NW
19%
Thu 8th August
14°
0.2mm
37kmh SE
44%
Fri 9th August
18°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Camps Bay Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Camps Bay Beach, located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, is an idyllic holiday destination for beach aficionados. This beautiful beach offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. With its pristine white sand and crystal clear waters, Camps Bay is a perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying various water sports.

Beach Type

Camps Bay Beach is known for its soft powdery white sand that stretches along the coastline. The sand is ideal for sunbathing and building sandcastles. Although there are no significant rock formations or coral reefs directly accessible from the beach, there are still plenty of opportunities for snorkeling and diving just a short distance away.

Beach Activities

Camps Bay Beach offers a wide variety of activities to suit all tastes. Some popular options include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters of Camps Bay make it perfect for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: With its pristine white sand and ample sunshine, Camps Bay is an ideal spot to work on your tan.
  • Beach volleyball: The wide expanse of flat sand makes it perfect for setting up a game of beach volleyball with friends or fellow travelers.
  • Surfing: While not as famous as nearby beaches like Muizenberg or Noordhoek, Camps Bay still offers some decent waves suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.
  • Paddleboarding: Rent a paddleboard and explore the coastline at your leisure.
  • Picnicking: Grab a blanket and some snacks from one of the nearby restaurants or cafes and enjoy a picnic on the beach.

Accommodations

There are several upscale hotels and resorts located within walking distance of Camps Bay Beach. Some top options include:

  • The Marly: A luxurious 5-star boutique hotel with stunning sea views and direct access to the beach.
  • POD Camps Bay: An ultra-modern boutique hotel offering stylish accommodations and top-notch service.
  • The Bay Hotel: A 5-star beachfront resort with a spa, multiple dining options, and fantastic views.

Areas to Stay In

The best area to stay in for easy access to Camps Bay Beach is undoubtedly the Camps Bay neighborhood. This trendy suburb offers a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels and villas to more budget-friendly guesthouses and apartments. Staying in Camps Bay also gives you easy access to the many cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops that line the Victoria Road promenade.

Beach Amenities

Camps Bay Beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars within walking distance

Camps Bay Beach is an excellent choice for a beach holiday in Cape Town. With its powdery white sand, clear waters, fantastic range of activities, and plenty of nearby accommodations options, there's something for everyone at this picturesque seaside destination.

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