Beach Weather in Clifton Beaches, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Clifton Beaches

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 37kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Clifton Beaches faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:01 PM. The skies should be very 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 Clifton Beaches

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 6.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

CLIFTON BEACHES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 18° 20° 16° 16°
11% 6% 37% 29% 75% 25% 15% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
13% 11% 10% 9% 7% 14% 15% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 17° 18° 16° 15°
12% 7% 4% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 17% 71%
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 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 14° 14° 14°
80% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 74% 79%
0.0mm 0.1mm 3.5mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.6mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
70% 62% 67% 100% 94% 76% 62% 61%
1.0mm 1.3mm 1.9mm 3.3mm 1.6mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
83% 88% 82% 60% 74% 98% 99% 98%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
0.5m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
0.8m
11.1s 11.0s 10.8s 10.6s 11.2s 11.1s 10.2s 10.0s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
1.6m
0.9m
0.9m
9.1s 8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 13.8s 13.4s 13.2s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
0.7m
1.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
8.2s 8.1s 9.0s 16.2s 15.6s 15.3s 14.9s 14.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
25
kmh
35
kmh
46
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.8m
14.3s 14.0s 13.6s 13.5s 13.6s 13.7s 13.5s 13.4s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
64
kmh
61
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
60
kmh
59
kmh
58
kmh
58
kmh
1.3m
2.0m
2.2m
3.6m
2.2m
2.1m
1.9m
1.7m
13.1s 12.9s 13.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
54
kmh
62
kmh
62
kmh
48
kmh
49
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
1.8m
2.3m
3.1m
3.2m
2.2m
1.9m
1.8m
1.5m
11.3s 11.5s 11.2s 11.3s 11.2s 11.6s 12.5s 12.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 12.8s 12.7s 12.3s 11.7s 11.8s
Wed 6th May
5:24 AM 11:32 AM 5:58 PM 11:51 PM
1.47 0.54 1.42 0.68
Thu 7th May
6:03 AM 12:12 PM 6:45 PM
1.38 0.62 1.36
Fri 8th May
12:42 AM 6:53 AM 1:04 PM 7:49 PM
0.76 1.29 0.70 1.31
Sat 9th May
2:02 AM 8:07 AM 2:22 PM 9:10 PM
0.81 1.23 0.75 1.32
Sun 10th May
3:46 AM 9:43 AM 3:53 PM 10:27 PM
0.79 1.22 0.74 1.38
Mon 11th May
5:01 AM 11:03 AM 5:04 PM 11:25 PM
0.69 1.29 0.68 1.48
Tue 12th May
5:55 AM 12:02 PM 5:59 PM
0.56 1.40 0.59
Wed 6th May
18°
0.1mm
26kmh SSE
34%
Thu 7th May
18°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
11%
Fri 8th May
18°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
3%
Sat 9th May
18°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
23%
Sun 10th May
15°
6.3mm
47kmh W
89%
Mon 11th May
16°
9.5mm
50kmh W
74%
Tue 12th May
18°
0.9mm
18kmh NW
85%
Wed 13th May
18°
0.6mm
16kmh NNW
65%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.1mm
6kmh NW
43%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
14%
Sat 16th May
20°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
1%
Sun 17th May
20°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
0%
Mon 18th May
20°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
0%
Tue 19th May
21°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° 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 light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Clifton Beaches, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at Clifton Beaches in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an unforgettable experience. This beautiful beach destination is nestled along the Atlantic Seaboard and offers stunning coastal views, pristine beaches, and a variety of activities for all ages. From sunbathing to water sports, there's something for everyone at Clifton Beaches.

Beach Type

Clifton Beaches are made up of four smaller beaches, each with its own unique characteristics. The sand on these beaches is soft and golden, providing a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beach games. While the beaches themselves may not have many rocky areas or reefs ideal for snorkeling or diving, there are nearby locations such as the Camps Bay tidal pool where you can enjoy these activities and explore the diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

Some of the popular beach activities at Clifton Beaches include:

  1. Sunbathing: With its soft golden sand and beautiful coastal views, Clifton Beaches are perfect for relaxing in the sun and working on your tan.
  2. Swimming: The crystal-clear waters at Clifton Beaches are ideal for swimming, although they can be quite chilly due to the Atlantic Ocean currents.
  3. Surfing: While not as renowned as other surf spots in Cape Town, Clifton Beaches can still offer some fun waves for surfing enthusiasts.
  4. Beach volleyball: With expansive stretches of sand available, beach volleyball is a popular activity among locals and tourists alike.
  5. Picnicking: Many visitors bring their own picnic baskets to enjoy a meal while taking in the breathtaking views.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Clifton Beaches, several luxurious accommodations options can be found nearby:

  1. The Marly: A boutique hotel located just a short walk from Camps Bay Beach.
  2. 21 Nettleton: An elegant guesthouse offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  3. South Beach Camps Bay: A modern apartment hotel located near the beach and local restaurants.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Clifton Beaches, consider staying in the following areas:

  1. Camps Bay: Just a short distance from Clifton Beaches, Camps Bay offers a lively atmosphere with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. It's also home to a beautiful beach and the popular Camps Bay tidal pool.
  2. Bantry Bay: For a quieter experience, Bantry Bay is an upscale residential area with stunning ocean views and easy access to nearby beaches.
  3. Sea Point: A bustling suburb with a variety of accommodation options, Sea Point is conveniently located near both Clifton Beaches and other attractions in Cape Town.

Beach Amenities

Amenities at Clifton Beaches include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Parking (limited)
  • Nearby shops and restaurants in Camps Bay

While visiting Clifton Beaches in Cape Town, you'll not only enjoy breathtaking coastal views but also have the opportunity to partake in various beach activities suitable for all ages. With nearby accommodations and amenities available, it's no wonder why this destination is popular among tourists seeking a memorable beach holiday experience.

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