Beach Weather in Buffalo Bay, Knysna, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
19°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 20° 20° 22° 18° 18°
72% 73% 84% 54% 70% 50% 100% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 21° 23° 23° 21° 19°
75% 75% 89% 0% 0% 1% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 23° 24° 25° 23° 19°
11% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 5% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 23° 25° 23° 21° 19°
4% 7% 67% 70% 17% 28% 75% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 16° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16°
100% 100% 100% 100% 89% 67% 78% 82%
0.6mm 4.4mm 3.4mm 0.9mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 20° 19° 18° 16°
73% 60% 66% 54% 2% 0% 0% 0%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 21° 22° 22° 20° 17°
0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 3% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
10.4s 10.5s 10.8s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
51
kmh
49
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.4m
1.8m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s 10.5s 10.6s 10.6s 10.6s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
28
kmh
11
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
11
kmh
1.7m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
10.7s 9.6s 8.0s 7.6s 7.6s 7.8s 8.0s 8.1s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 9.9s 12.5s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
11.1s 10.4s 11.8s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.1s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
18
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
9.6s 11.2s 14.7s 14.7s 14.5s 14.3s 14.5s 14.5s
Tue 5th December
2:52 AM 9:45 AM 4:20 PM 10:22 PM
0.90 1.50 0.90 1.40
Wed 6th December
4:12 AM 10:56 AM 5:27 PM 11:39 PM
0.90 1.50 0.80 1.40
Thu 7th December
5:21 AM 11:55 AM 6:18 PM
0.90 1.60 0.80
Fri 8th December
12:36 AM 6:15 AM 12:42 PM 7:00 PM
1.50 0.80 1.70 0.70
Sat 9th December
1:20 AM 7:00 AM 1:23 PM 7:37 PM
1.60 0.70 1.70 0.60
Sun 10th December
1:59 AM 7:41 AM 2:02 PM 8:14 PM
1.70 0.70 1.80 0.50
Mon 11th December
2:37 AM 8:20 AM 2:40 PM 8:50 PM
1.70 0.60 1.90 0.40
Tue 5th December
21°
0.1mm
15kmh SSE
72%
Wed 6th December
23°
0.0mm
33kmh ESE
30%
Thu 7th December
25°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
3%
Fri 8th December
25°
0.7mm
18kmh SW
43%
Sat 9th December
18°
10.2mm
10kmh WSW
89%
Sun 10th December
20°
0.4mm
14kmh SE
31%
Mon 11th December
22°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
1%
Tue 12th December
19°
1.6mm
16kmh SSE
80%
Wed 13th December
19°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
93%
Thu 14th December
22°
0.0mm
24kmh ESE
32%
Fri 15th December
23°
0.3mm
25kmh WSW
58%
Sat 16th December
17°
12.1mm
28kmh WSW
80%
Sun 17th December
19°
0.0mm
12kmh S
23%
Mon 18th December
20°
0.0mm
22kmh ESE
24%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Buffalo Bay, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Buffalo Bay, also known as Buffelsbaai, is a small coastal village in the Knysna area of the Western Cape, South Africa. Located between the towns of Sedgefield and Knysna, this picturesque beach destination offers visitors a relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience. With its stunning landscapes, warm waters, and diverse range of activities, Buffalo Bay is an ideal choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature.

Beach Type

Buffalo Bay boasts a beautiful sandy beach with golden-yellow sand that stretches for kilometers. The shoreline is relatively flat and free of rocks, making it perfect for long walks or jogs along the water's edge. While there are some patches of rocky terrain further out to sea, these are not overly prominent and do not detract from the overall beach experience.

For snorkelers and divers who are interested in exploring marine life up close, there are several nearby beaches with rockier terrains or reefs that may be more suitable for these activities.

Beach Activities

Buffalo Bay is well-known for its excellent surfing conditions. With consistent waves throughout the year and a variety of surf breaks catering to different skill levels, it's no surprise that this beach is popular among surfers. Longboarders will also find ideal conditions at this spot.

In addition to surfing, Buffalo Bay offers numerous other water-based activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, and kite-surfing. The calm waters in certain areas make it safe for families with children to swim without worrying about strong currents or large waves.

For those who prefer land-based activities, there are several hiking trails nearby that offer stunning views of the surrounding coastline and forests. These trails cater to various fitness levels and provide opportunities for birdwatching as well.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large resorts located directly on Buffalo Bay Beach itself, there are several nearby options for accommodations. Some of the popular choices include Buffalo Bay Holiday Homes, The Gull, and Beyond The Moon Guest Farm.

Areas to Stay In

Buffalo Bay is a small village, so most accommodations are located close to the beach. Staying in the village itself ensures that you are just a short walk away from the beach and other amenities such as restaurants and shops. Alternatively, visitors can choose to stay in nearby towns like Knysna or Sedgefield, which offer a wider range of accommodation options and are only a short drive away from Buffalo Bay.

Beach Amenities

Buffalo Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Public restrooms
  • Shower facilities
  • Lifeguard services (seasonal)
  • Beachfront restaurants and cafes
  • Convenience stores
  • Parking facilities

With its beautiful golden sands, warm ocean waters, and diverse range of activities, Buffalo Bay is an ideal destination for a relaxing beach holiday in South Africa's Western Cape region.

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