Beach Weather in Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, South Africa

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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22°
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22°
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20°
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19°
 
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19°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Featherbed Nature Reserve faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:42 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 Featherbed Nature Reserve

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 23° 24° 24° 22° 20°
11% 9% 6% 0% 0% 2% 4% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 23° 22° 21° 21° 20°
4% 71% 28% 84% 96% 100% 100% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 23° 23° 22° 20°
100% 95% 100% 52% 51% 29% 17% 11%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 24° 26° 26° 24° 22°
16% 75% 100% 5% 8% 0% 4% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 25° 27° 27° 25° 24°
9% 39% 73% 34% 5% 6% 59% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 24° 25° 26° 25° 22°
25% 31% 82% 71% 71% 84% 77% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 25° 27° 27° 25° 22°
51% 10% 8% 10% 4% 4% 4% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
15.2s 14.9s 14.4s 14.3s 14.1s 13.6s 13.3s 13.1s
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
12.5s 12.4s 11.9s 11.3s 11.2s 11.2s 11.4s 11.4s
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
51
kmh
52
kmh
51
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 11.1s 13.3s
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
30
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
1.6m
1.1m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
12.6s 12.6s 7.3s 7.5s 12.4s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.2m
8.7s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 9.0s 9.1s
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
9.2s 9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.2s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 10.6s 13.3s 13.0s 12.5s 12.1s
Sun 19th January
6:54 AM 12:50 PM 6:58 PM
1.78 0.58 1.57
Mon 20th January
12:50 AM 7:29 AM 1:25 PM 7:34 PM
0.49 1.69 0.67 1.46
Tue 21st January
1:22 AM 8:06 AM 2:08 PM 8:18 PM
0.60 1.59 0.76 1.35
Wed 22nd January
2:02 AM 8:58 AM 3:10 PM 9:26 PM
0.72 1.49 0.84 1.25
Thu 23rd January
3:05 AM 10:16 AM 4:49 PM 11:17 PM
0.83 1.41 0.87 1.22
Fri 24th January
4:52 AM 11:54 AM 6:36 PM
0.89 1.42 0.80
Sat 25th January
12:56 AM 6:37 AM 1:09 PM 7:41 PM
1.31 0.83 1.51 0.67
Sun 19th January
24°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
8%
Mon 20th January
23°
0.4mm
16kmh SSW
72%
Tue 21st January
24°
0.2mm
28kmh ESE
56%
Wed 22nd January
26°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
29%
Thu 23rd January
27°
0.1mm
15kmh SSW
35%
Fri 24th January
26°
0.4mm
11kmh SSW
64%
Sat 25th January
27°
0.0mm
11kmh S
12%
Sun 26th January
27°
0.3mm
13kmh SSE
35%
Mon 27th January
22°
1.6mm
27kmh ESE
91%
Tue 28th January
21°
0.2mm
23kmh ESE
99%
Wed 29th January
24°
0.0mm
26kmh ESE
23%
Thu 30th January
28°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
1%
Fri 31st January
24°
0.2mm
21kmh WSW
47%
Sat 1st February
26°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
51%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Featherbed Nature Reserve, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Featherbed Nature Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts alike. Located in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, it is a premier destination for those looking to relax and unwind on the beautiful shores of the Indian Ocean. With its breathtaking views and pristine environment, Featherbed Nature Reserve offers everything you need for the perfect beach holiday.

Beach Type

The beaches in Featherbed Nature Reserve are characterized by soft yellow sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shoreline. The rocky formations make it an interesting spot for both snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as they provide shelter for a variety of marine life. The clear waters of the Indian Ocean allow for excellent visibility while exploring underwater, making it an ideal location to view colorful fish and other aquatic species up close.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy at Featherbed Nature Reserve. Some popular options include:

  1. Swimming: The warm waters of the Indian Ocean make swimming a delightful experience at these beaches.
  2. Snorkeling & Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky formations along the shoreline offer excellent opportunities to explore marine life.
  3. Hiking & Walking Trails: Featherbed Nature Reserve features a network of walking trails that allow you to explore its diverse flora and fauna.
  4. Boat trips: Enjoy scenic boat trips along the Knysna lagoon or venture out into the open ocean to spot dolphins or even whales during migration season.
  5. Kayaking & Canoeing: Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle through the calm waters of Knysna lagoon while admiring beautiful coastal landscapes.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly within Featherbed Nature Reserve, visitors can find various accommodation options in nearby Knysna town. Options include luxury waterfront lodges like The Lofts Boutique Hotel as well as budget-friendly guesthouses such as Knysna Manor House.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Knysna Waterfront: Stay close to the action at the Knysna Waterfront, which offers a variety of eateries, shops, and entertainment options.
  2. Knysna Heads: For a more tranquil experience, consider staying in the Knysna Heads area, where you can enjoy stunning views of the ocean and lagoon.
  3. Leisure Isle: This small island in the Knysna Lagoon provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby attractions.

Beach Amenities

Featherbed Nature Reserve offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Restrooms and changing facilities
  • Shaded picnic areas
  • Walking trails with informative signage
  • Guided nature walks and eco-tours
  • Boat trips and kayak rentals available from nearby Knysna Waterfront

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