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Beach Weather Today in False Bay

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 7.4mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and extremely strong at 55kmh from the North. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

False Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:03 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 False Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 5.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 7.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.5mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

FALSE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	10°	11°	12°	12°	12°	9°	7°
75%	70%	63%	77%	100%	100%	100%	67%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	5.6mm	0.5mm	0.7mm	0.6mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

8°	7°	8°	9°	11°	12°	9°	8°
71%	83%	52%	70%	59%	88%	73%	100%
0.6mm	0.4mm	0.6mm	0.4mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

9°	8°	7°	9°	11°	13°	11°	9°
100%	82%	72%	70%	57%	87%	80%	100%
0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.3mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	9°	10°	11°	13°	13°	10°	7°
100%	79%	83%	87%	73%	18%	0%	0%
0.3mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

7°	6°	6°	9°	13°	14°	12°	9°
0%	2%	8%	0%	2%	4%	7%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	14°	14°	14°

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	9°	9°	12°	17°	17°	14°	10°
4%	2%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	10°	10°	12°	14°	14°	12°	10°
3%	32%	62%	49%	71%	47%	59%	72%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
37 kmh	41 kmh	48 kmh	55 kmh	41 kmh	54 kmh	50 kmh	43 kmh

1.2m	1.4m	1.7m	1.9m	1.7m	2.5m	2.4m	2.0m

12.9s	14.9s	14.8s	16.4s	15.8s	15.9s	15.7s	15.8s

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
40 kmh	40 kmh	40 kmh	37 kmh	33 kmh	26 kmh	17 kmh	14 kmh

2.0m	1.9m	1.1m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.6m	0.5m

15.9s	15.7s	15.7s	15.6s	15.4s	15.2s	14.9s	14.5s

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	21 kmh	22 kmh	23 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh	24 kmh	15 kmh

0.6m	0.7m	0.8m	0.9m	1.1m	0.8m	0.8m	0.2m

14.3s	14.1s	13.7s	13.5s	13.3s	13.0s	12.7s	12.5s

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	12 kmh	28 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh	31 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.7m	0.8m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m	0.6m

12.4s	12.5s	12.7s	12.9s	13.2s	13.2s	13.0s	12.7s

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
26 kmh	21 kmh	20 kmh	17 kmh	16 kmh	17 kmh	19 kmh	23 kmh

0.5m	1.0m	0.5m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.6m

12.4s	12.7s	12.3s	12.0s	11.7s	11.4s	11.2s	11.3s

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
27 kmh	31 kmh	32 kmh	31 kmh	28 kmh	27 kmh	24 kmh	23 kmh

0.9m	1.1m	1.2m	1.1m	0.8m	0.4m	0.2m	0.2m

11.9s	12.0s	12.0s	11.9s	11.8s	11.9s	12.8s	14.3s

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
26 kmh	24 kmh	19 kmh	15 kmh	12 kmh	14 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.2m	0.4m	0.7m	0.9m	0.9m	0.6m

15.2s	14.4s	14.1s	13.6s	13.3s	13.6s	13.8s	13.4s

07:43 AM 06:03 PM

No moonrise

11:25 AM

Sat 27th July

1:33 AM	7:32 AM	1:38 PM	8:01 PM

0.50	1.50	0.50	1.60

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

01:05 AM

11:56 AM

Sun 28th July

2:37 AM	8:36 AM	2:43 PM	9:07 PM

0.60	1.40	0.60	1.50

07:42 AM 06:04 PM

02:14 AM

12:32 PM

Mon 29th July

3:54 AM	9:56 AM	4:05 PM	10:27 PM

0.60	1.30	0.70	1.50

07:41 AM 06:05 PM

03:24 AM

01:15 PM

Tue 30th July

5:19 AM	11:27 AM	5:36 PM	11:50 PM

0.60	1.30	0.70	1.50

07:40 AM 06:06 PM

04:31 AM

02:04 PM

Wed 31st July

6:33 AM	12:44 PM	6:52 PM

0.60	1.40	0.70

07:39 AM 06:07 PM

05:33 AM

03:01 PM

Thu 1st August

12:59 AM	7:30 AM	1:40 PM	7:50 PM

1.50	0.50	1.50	0.60

07:38 AM 06:07 PM

06:27 AM

04:02 PM

Fri 2nd August

1:51 AM	8:15 AM	2:25 PM	8:36 PM

1.60	0.50	1.60	0.60

Sat 27th July

13°
7.4mm
36kmh NW
81%

Sun 28th July

12°
2.5mm
26kmh WSW
74%

Mon 29th July

13°
0.5mm
24kmh N
81%

Tue 30th July

13°
0.5mm
21kmh SSE
55%

Wed 31st July

14°
0.0mm
14kmh S
3%

Thu 1st August

18°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
0%

Fri 2nd August

15°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
49%

Sat 3rd August

15°
0.0mm
25kmh NNW
45%

Sun 4th August

17°
0.0mm
30kmh NNW
53%

Mon 5th August

17°
0.0mm
37kmh NNW
25%

Tue 6th August

13°
1.2mm
18kmh SW
63%

Wed 7th August

17°
0.2mm
16kmh NW
25%

Thu 8th August

13°
0.5mm
26kmh ESE
53%

Fri 9th August

19°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
2%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in False Bay

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 cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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

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Taking a Holiday at False Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at the beautiful False Bay in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an experience you won't forget. This picturesque bay boasts a stunning coastline and a variety of beaches to suit every taste. From swimming with penguins to exploring shipwrecks, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this idyllic setting.

Beach Type

False Bay features various beach types depending on the area you visit. The eastern side of the bay is home to powdery white sand beaches, while the western side has more coarse yellow sand mixed with pebbles and rocks.

The rocky areas and reefs along the shoreline provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these environments are teeming with marine life. Fish and other aquatic species are attracted to these spots, making them perfect for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, False Bay's rocky reefs make it an ideal spot for snorkelers and divers looking to observe a wide variety of marine life.
Swimming with Penguins: Boulders Beach in False Bay is famous for its colony of African penguins. Visitors can swim alongside these adorable creatures in the clear waters.
Surfing: Muizenberg Beach is known as one of the best surfing spots in Cape Town, with consistent waves suitable for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
Kayaking: Paddle through False Bay's calm waters while enjoying views of the surrounding mountains and marine life such as seals and dolphins.
Hiking: The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking trails that provide breathtaking views of False Bay's coastline.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels around False Bay that cater to different tastes and budgets. Some popular options include:

The St James Manor
Whale View Manor Guesthouse & Spa
Blueview B&B
The Majestic Apartments

Areas to Stay In

Muizenberg: Known for its vibrant surf culture, Muizenberg is a great area to stay in for those looking to catch some waves or enjoy the laid-back beach vibe.
Kalk Bay: This charming fishing village offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and art galleries. It's an ideal place to stay if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and stunning views.
Simon's Town: Home to the South African Navy, Simon's Town boasts beautiful Victorian architecture and the famous Boulders Beach with its penguin colony.