Beach Weather in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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19°
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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 36%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 40kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:50 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Hout Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 1.4mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 24° 21° 22° 23° 23° 22° 22°
31% 25% 48% 42% 22% 31% 49% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21° 21°
16% 80% 86% 75% 81% 5% 76% 85%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 21° 20°
38% 25% 74% 65% 12% 0% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 21° 20°
12% 8% 15% 75% 65% 3% 7% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20° 20°
20% 97% 92% 82% 71% 80% 75% 81%
0.0mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20° 20°
69% 65% 85% 77% 58% 1% 15% 37%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20°
31% 19% 7% 10% 10% 5% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
1.5m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.6m
1.9m
1.7m
1.4m
10.0s 9.9s 9.7s 9.6s 11.6s 11.2s 11.0s 11.0s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
10.9s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.7m
10.3s 12.5s 12.1s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.1s 11.0s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
19
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
1.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.4m
10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.6m
1.9m
2.0m
10.1s 10.1s 10.2s 10.2s 12.3s 12.8s 9.3s 9.1s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
1.8m
1.9m
1.9m
1.5m
1.5m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
9.1s 9.2s 9.2s 9.3s 9.4s 10.8s 13.4s 11.5s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
8.1s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.6s 9.9s
Wed 4th February
4:49 AM 11:07 AM 5:03 PM 11:10 PM
1.92 0.28 1.74 0.27
Thu 5th February
5:23 AM 11:40 AM 5:37 PM 11:39 PM
1.86 0.35 1.65 0.37
Fri 6th February
5:55 AM 12:12 PM 6:10 PM
1.77 0.45 1.55
Sat 7th February
12:06 AM 6:27 AM 12:42 PM 6:43 PM
0.48 1.66 0.55 1.43
Sun 8th February
12:33 AM 7:00 AM 1:15 PM 7:21 PM
0.60 1.53 0.66 1.32
Mon 9th February
1:02 AM 7:38 AM 1:59 PM 8:13 PM
0.73 1.40 0.77 1.21
Tue 10th February
1:46 AM 8:39 AM 3:37 PM 10:01 PM
0.84 1.28 0.84 1.14
Wed 4th February
23°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
36%
Thu 5th February
22°
0.8mm
17kmh SSE
63%
Fri 6th February
22°
0.0mm
25kmh SSE
27%
Sat 7th February
21°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
23%
Sun 8th February
20°
1.4mm
23kmh WNW
74%
Mon 9th February
21°
0.3mm
14kmh WSW
50%
Tue 10th February
21°
0.0mm
28kmh SSE
10%
Wed 11th February
23°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
6%
Thu 12th February
22°
0.0mm
36kmh SSE
61%
Fri 13th February
18°
0.0mm
40kmh SSE
85%
Sat 14th February
21°
0.0mm
41kmh SE
10%
Sun 15th February
23°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
0%
Mon 16th February
25°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
0%
Tue 17th February
22°
1.5mm
7kmh W
36%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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

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

A holiday at the beach in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. Nestled between towering mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay offers a stunning beach experience with a variety of activities suitable for all ages.

Beach Type

Hout Bay Beach is known for its soft yellow sand that stretches along the shoreline, creating an inviting atmosphere for beachgoers. While not as powdery as white sand beaches found in other parts of the world, it provides a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beach activities. The water is relatively calm due to the bay's protected location. There are also rocky areas along the coast that provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as these environments attract diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Hout Bay Beach:

  1. Swimming - The calm waters of Hout Bay make it ideal for swimming and splashing around in the ocean.
  2. Sunbathing - With plenty of space on the sandy shore, visitors can easily find a spot to lay out their towels and soak up the sun.
  3. Surfing - While not as famous as nearby surf spots like Muizenberg or Noordhoek, Hout Bay does offer some surfing opportunities for those looking to catch a wave.
  4. Snorkeling and Diving - As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas along Hout Bay's coastline provide excellent habitats for marine life, making it an interesting destination for snorkelers and divers.
  5. Boat Trips - Several operators in Hout Bay offer boat trips out onto the water where visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and even spot seals lounging on nearby rocks.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and guesthouses located near Hout Bay Beach, including the Hout Bay Manor, Tintswalo Atlantic, and Chapman's Peak Beach Hotel. These properties offer a range of amenities and cater to various budgets.

Areas to Stay In

When looking for accommodation in Hout Bay, consider the following areas:

  1. Hout Bay Village - This central location offers easy access to the beach and numerous restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
  2. Chapman's Peak - For stunning ocean views and a more secluded atmosphere, consider staying near Chapman's Peak Drive.
  3. Scott Estate - This residential area is situated on the slopes of the mountains surrounding Hout Bay, providing excellent views of both the ocean and valley below.

Beach Amenities

Hout Bay Beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor shower facilities
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Nearby restaurants and cafes
  • Parking facilities near the beach

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