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 a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will have 1.7mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Clifton Beaches faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:45 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 95% 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 Clifton Beaches

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today, Sunday will have 1.7mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

CLIFTON BEACHES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 16° 15° 14° 14°
21% 16% 53% 70% 100% 75% 95% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 1.2mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
56% 96% 78% 65% 51% 71% 70% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 24th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 12° 15° 15° 14° 13°
82% 8% 6% 4% 68% 86% 100% 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°
Wed 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 13° 13° 14° 13° 13°
81% 89% 100% 100% 100% 100% 77% 81%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 5.2mm 4.5mm 2.4mm 1.8mm 0.8mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13° 13°
70% 74% 92% 100% 82% 56% 92% 60%
0.5mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 13°
80% 62% 69% 100% 100% 100% 99% 90%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 0.9mm 0.6mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 13°
76% 70% 60% 77% 59% 3% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
8
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
12.7s 12.4s 12.0s 11.7s 11.7s 11.9s 13.4s 13.2s
Mon 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
13.0s 13.0s 13.5s 13.0s 13.2s 13.6s 13.8s 14.0s
Tue 24th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
14.1s 14.1s 13.9s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s
Wed 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
49
kmh
56
kmh
54
kmh
57
kmh
46
kmh
54
kmh
52
kmh
1.3m
1.7m
2.0m
2.0m
2.1m
1.7m
1.9m
1.9m
12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.7s 11.5s 20.6s 18.7s 17.2s
Thu 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
57
kmh
51
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
44
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
1.8m
2.1m
1.8m
2.0m
1.9m
1.5m
1.2m
1.1m
16.5s 15.8s 15.3s 12.6s 15.2s 15.3s 14.7s 14.1s
Fri 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
12.9s 12.0s 11.6s 11.0s 10.7s 10.3s 9.9s 9.8s
Sat 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
9.8s 10.2s 10.4s 10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 11.2s 12.5s
Sun 22nd June
6:38 AM 12:52 PM 6:54 PM
0.39 1.52 0.50
Mon 23rd June
1:05 AM 7:33 AM 1:45 PM 7:51 PM
1.67 0.33 1.61 0.43
Tue 24th June
2:00 AM 8:23 AM 2:35 PM 8:44 PM
1.71 0.28 1.68 0.37
Wed 25th June
2:51 AM 9:11 AM 3:23 PM 9:34 PM
1.73 0.26 1.72 0.35
Thu 26th June
3:39 AM 9:57 AM 4:09 PM 10:23 PM
1.73 0.26 1.74 0.35
Fri 27th June
4:25 AM 10:40 AM 4:54 PM 11:10 PM
1.69 0.29 1.74 0.39
Sat 28th June
5:09 AM 11:22 AM 5:38 PM 11:56 PM
1.63 0.35 1.70 0.45
Sun 22nd June
16°
1.7mm
11kmh NW
59%
Mon 23rd June
16°
0.6mm
16kmh NW
69%
Tue 24th June
16°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
45%
Wed 25th June
15°
14.9mm
43kmh NNW
91%
Thu 26th June
14°
4.3mm
41kmh SW
78%
Fri 27th June
14°
2.6mm
27kmh NNW
87%
Sat 28th June
16°
0.0mm
8kmh NNW
43%
Sun 29th June
17°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
0%
Mon 30th June
21°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
0%
Tue 1st July
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
0%
Wed 2nd July
17°
0.3mm
13kmh NNW
27%
Thu 3rd July
13°
0.5mm
37kmh SE
79%
Fri 4th July
14°
0.0mm
23kmh SE
44%
Sat 5th July
14°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
63%

In the next 14 days 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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