Beach Weather in Kogel Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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19°
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18°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Kogel Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. 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 16%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Kogel Bay faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean 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 Kogel 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 16%.

KOGEL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 12° 23° 27° 26° 21° 16°
0% 0% 0% 4% 17% 3% 100% 7%
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
16° 14° 15° 22° 25° 24° 22° 17°
7% 3% 7% 9% 0% 1% 3% 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°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 17° 23° 24° 24° 21° 16°
3% 0% 19% 29% 70% 4% 70% 12%
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
15° 14° 16° 23° 29° 30° 27° 19°
5% 5% 1% 0% 2% 2% 3% 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
16° 15° 16° 26° 30° 27° 22° 17°
0% 0% 0% 19% 6% 18% 26% 19%
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
16° 16° 17° 20° 23° 23° 20° 16°
47% 73% 62% 49% 6% 31% 89% 93%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
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
14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
84% 92% 73% 68% 88% 71% 76% 65%
0.6mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 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
27°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
16%
Mon 8th December
25°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
3%
Tue 9th December
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SSW
25%
Wed 10th December
30°
0.0mm
12kmh S
2%
Thu 11th December
30°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
11%
Fri 12th December
24°
0.6mm
41kmh NW
56%
Sat 13th December
17°
2.8mm
30kmh W
77%
Sun 14th December
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
25%
Mon 15th December
26°
0.0mm
13kmh W
6%
Tue 16th December
24°
0.3mm
30kmh NW
54%
Wed 17th December
23°
0.4mm
18kmh SSW
38%
Thu 18th December
26°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
19%
Fri 19th December
20°
0.2mm
15kmh SSW
40%
Sat 20th December
23°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
3%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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

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

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Kogel Bay beach in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa is an unforgettable experience. This stunning beach is well-known for its breathtaking views, crystal clear waters, and a variety of activities to suit every traveler's taste. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, Kogel Bay has something for everyone.

Beach Type

Kogel Bay beach is characterized by its soft white sand and rocky outcrops, which make it perfect for both sunbathing and exploring. The rocky areas provide an excellent habitat for marine life, making it a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The clear waters of the bay also provide excellent visibility underwater to witness the vibrant marine life up close.

Beach Activities

There are numerous activities recommended at Kogel Bay beach:

  1. Surfing: Kogel Bay is well-known among surfers for its consistent waves and picturesque scenery. The beach offers various surf breaks suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.

  2. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas around the bay are teeming with marine life, making snorkeling and diving popular activities among visitors.

  3. Whale Watching: During the months of June to November, you can often spot Southern Right Whales from the shore as they come close to the coastline during their migration.

  4. Photography: With its stunning views and unique landscape, Kogel Bay offers endless opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture memorable moments.

  5. Hiking Trails: There are several hiking trails nearby that offer spectacular views of the bay and surrounding mountains.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Kogel Bay beach, there are plenty of options in nearby towns such as Gordon's Bay or Somerset West. These towns offer various accommodation types ranging from luxury hotels to cozy guesthouses.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Gordon's Bay: A picturesque harbor town just a short drive from Kogel Bay, offering a variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and shops. The town's location also provides easy access to other attractions in the area, such as wine farms and nature reserves.

  2. Somerset West: A larger town located slightly further from Kogel Bay but offering more amenities and accommodation choices. Somerset West is also close to numerous wine farms and other attractions in the region.

  3. Pringle Bay: A small coastal village north of Kogel Bay with a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a quieter holiday experience.

Beach Amenities

Kogel Bay beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking area
  • Picnic spots
  • Braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Lifeguards during peak season

Please note that there are no shops or restaurants directly at the beach, so visitors should come prepared with food and refreshments.

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