Beach Weather in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Hout Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 13kmh from the East-Southeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Hout Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:48 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 Hout Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

HOUT BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 24° 28° 21° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 16° 20° 19° 17° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15° 15° 14°
11% 36% 92% 94% 96% 72% 6% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 13° 17° 19° 17° 16°
81% 18% 21% 13% 14% 1% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 28th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
3% 3% 0% 1% 87% 73% 64% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
100% 92% 73% 72% 82% 73% 61% 59%
3.2mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.8mm
15°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 16° 17° 16° 14°
67% 67% 75% 82% 59% 10% 9% 11%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.9s 12.3s 12.5s 14.5s
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s 13.4s 14.2s
Mon 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
7
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
44
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
14.2s 14.0s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.8s 12.7s
Tue 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
49
kmh
47
kmh
41
kmh
27
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.7m
1.4m
0.9m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.2s
Wed 28th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
30
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
1.3m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
12.2s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 7.4s
Thu 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
26
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
11.2s 15.7s 12.7s 15.2s 14.5s 13.9s 13.6s 13.7s
Fri 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
13.0s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.7s 11.7s 12.0s 12.3s
Sat 24th May
7:01 AM 1:10 PM 7:11 PM
0.30 1.65 0.40
Sun 25th May
1:21 AM 7:48 AM 1:57 PM 8:01 PM
1.85 0.21 1.74 0.32
Mon 26th May
2:09 AM 8:33 AM 2:42 PM 8:49 PM
1.90 0.16 1.80 0.28
Tue 27th May
2:56 AM 9:18 AM 3:27 PM 9:36 PM
1.90 0.17 1.82 0.28
Wed 28th May
3:43 AM 10:03 AM 4:13 PM 10:25 PM
1.86 0.21 1.80 0.32
Thu 29th May
4:30 AM 10:49 AM 5:01 PM 11:15 PM
1.78 0.29 1.74 0.41
Fri 30th May
5:19 AM 11:36 AM 5:51 PM
1.67 0.39 1.66
Sat 24th May
25°
0.0mm
12kmh N
0%
Sun 25th May
20°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
1%
Mon 26th May
16°
0.2mm
20kmh S
51%
Tue 27th May
19°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
18%
Wed 28th May
17°
0.5mm
29kmh NNW
41%
Thu 29th May
17°
6.8mm
29kmh NW
76%
Fri 30th May
17°
0.3mm
17kmh NNW
47%
Sat 31st May
16°
0.9mm
31kmh NNW
63%
Sun 1st June
15°
1.1mm
20kmh WSW
70%
Mon 2nd June
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
19%
Tue 3rd June
18°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
0%
Wed 4th June
19°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
4%
Thu 5th June
25°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
1%
Fri 6th June
22°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
20%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° 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 very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 29%.

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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