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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 41kmh 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 07:49 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 Hout Bay

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 20° 20° 19° 19°
0% 0% 0% 7% 35% 6% 100% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 20° 19°
33% 3% 7% 10% 0% 2% 2% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19° 18°
70% 72% 37% 84% 76% 89% 60% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 22° 22° 21° 20°
0% 9% 6% 0% 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°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 20° 22° 22° 21° 20°
0% 0% 6% 32% 8% 47% 77% 49%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18° 18°
64% 45% 87% 83% 81% 87% 95% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.2mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
66% 75% 78% 80% 67% 69% 63% 72%
0.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
40
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
30
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.2s 10.4s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
43
kmh
49
kmh
39
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.6m
1.9m
2.1m
2.3m
1.8m
10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.1s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 9.8s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
1.4m
1.1m
1.2m
9.8s 10.0s 9.7s 9.5s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
20
kmh
29
kmh
38
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
9.3s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 11.5s 16.5s 16.0s 13.5s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
9.1s 11.4s 13.7s 11.9s 11.6s 11.9s 13.0s 12.9s
Sun 7th December
4:37 AM 10:51 AM 4:55 PM 11:13 PM
1.80 0.34 1.74 0.31
Mon 8th December
5:27 AM 11:44 AM 5:45 PM
1.74 0.43 1.63
Tue 9th December
12:02 AM 6:19 AM 12:42 PM 6:39 PM
0.41 1.67 0.53 1.50
Wed 10th December
12:54 AM 7:15 AM 1:48 PM 7:39 PM
0.52 1.59 0.62 1.38
Thu 11th December
1:54 AM 8:17 AM 3:02 PM 8:48 PM
0.63 1.52 0.68 1.29
Fri 12th December
3:02 AM 9:24 AM 4:16 PM 10:06 PM
0.70 1.47 0.69 1.26
Sat 13th December
4:13 AM 10:30 AM 5:20 PM 11:18 PM
0.75 1.46 0.66 1.28
Sun 7th December
20°
0.0mm
27kmh SSE
19%
Mon 8th December
21°
0.0mm
20kmh S
10%
Tue 9th December
21°
0.0mm
19kmh S
61%
Wed 10th December
22°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
1%
Thu 11th December
22°
0.0mm
12kmh S
27%
Fri 12th December
19°
1.4mm
38kmh NNW
77%
Sat 13th December
17°
1.5mm
36kmh WSW
71%
Sun 14th December
18°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
25%
Mon 15th December
20°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
9%
Tue 16th December
19°
0.2mm
28kmh NNW
79%
Wed 17th December
20°
0.3mm
17kmh S
36%
Thu 18th December
21°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
12%
Fri 19th December
19°
0.1mm
19kmh SSW
40%
Sat 20th December
20°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
6%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm 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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