Beach Weather in Arniston Beach, Overberg District, South Africa

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20°
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21°
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18°
 
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19°
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17°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is a little too chilly 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:34 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 Arniston Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
74% 23% 42% 84% 57% 44% 27% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 16°
54% 68% 85% 0% 2% 5% 68% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
98% 59% 62% 61% 28% 1% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 13° 14° 19° 20° 17° 17°
9% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 11%
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 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 21° 21° 18° 17°
15% 7% 14% 23% 18% 17% 26% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 19° 18° 17° 15°
42% 30% 28% 24% 26% 24% 25% 22%
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 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 18° 18° 16° 15°
16% 30% 36% 28% 16% 19% 23% 33%
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 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
11.2s 11.2s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s 13.3s 13.5s 13.5s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
13.4s 13.4s 13.2s 15.0s 14.4s 14.2s 13.6s 13.4s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.6m
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
13.2s 12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 14.5s 12.2s 12.2s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
44
kmh
35
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 7.5s 7.6s 7.5s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
7.5s 7.6s 10.8s 14.0s 14.2s 14.3s 14.0s 13.5s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
12.3s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 13.3s
Wed 17th June
4:41 AM 10:59 AM 5:12 PM 11:25 PM
1.90 0.07 1.90 0.20
Thu 18th June
5:28 AM 11:41 AM 5:58 PM
1.81 0.16 1.84
Fri 19th June
12:12 AM 6:15 AM 12:23 PM 6:46 PM
0.29 1.70 0.27 1.76
Sat 20th June
1:01 AM 7:05 AM 1:07 PM 7:36 PM
0.39 1.57 0.40 1.66
Sun 21st June
1:56 AM 8:00 AM 1:55 PM 8:32 PM
0.50 1.44 0.53 1.56
Mon 22nd June
3:04 AM 9:03 AM 3:00 PM 9:34 PM
0.60 1.34 0.65 1.47
Tue 23rd June
4:25 AM 10:14 AM 4:31 PM 10:42 PM
0.65 1.28 0.72 1.42
Wed 17th June
17°
0.0mm
24kmh ESE
47%
Thu 18th June
17°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
46%
Fri 19th June
17°
0.0mm
35kmh E
40%
Sat 20th June
21°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
5%
Sun 21st June
22°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
20%
Mon 22nd June
19°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
27%
Tue 23rd June
18°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
25%
Wed 24th June
17°
0.0mm
27kmh W
69%
Thu 25th June
16°
0.4mm
9kmh SSW
89%
Fri 26th June
15°
0.5mm
50kmh NW
66%
Sat 27th June
15°
0.9mm
42kmh WNW
58%
Sun 28th June
17°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
21%
Mon 29th June
15°
1.7mm
57kmh WNW
68%
Tue 30th June
15°
0.6mm
32kmh WNW
80%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Arniston Beach, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa

Arniston Beach, located in the Overberg District of the Western Cape, South Africa, is a perfect holiday destination for those seeking a relaxing beach getaway. This picturesque coastal village offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and an array of activities that cater to various interests. Whether you prefer sunbathing on the soft sand or exploring the vibrant underwater world through snorkeling or diving, Arniston Beach has something to offer every beach lover.

Beach Type

Arniston Beach is known for its powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The beach is lined with rocky outcrops and small dunes that add to its natural beauty. The presence of rocks and reefs close to the shore makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as these features attract a variety of marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Arniston Beach include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters at Arniston Beach make it perfect for swimming and wading in the shallows.
  2. Snorkeling: With several rocky reefs near the shore that host an abundance of fish species, Arniston Beach is a great place for snorkeling.
  3. Diving: More experienced divers can explore deeper waters and discover the rich marine life that inhabits this area.
  4. Fishing: The rocky shores provide excellent spots for anglers to cast their lines and catch some fish.
  5. Surfing: Although not as well-known as other surfing spots in South Africa, Arniston Beach does offer some decent waves for surfers to ride.
  6. Sunbathing: With its soft white sand and warm sun, this beach is perfect for lounging around and soaking up some rays.
  7. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline while searching for seashells or other treasures washed ashore.

Accommodations

While there may not be a large variety of beach resorts in Arniston, there are several charming guest houses, cottages, and self-catering accommodations available for visitors. Some popular options include Arniston Spa Hotel, The Dunes at Arniston, and The Rising Wave Guest House.

Areas to Stay In

The main village of Arniston is the best area to stay in, as it offers easy access to the beach and local amenities. Kassiesbaai, a historic fishing village within Arniston, is another great option for those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy picturesque views of the ocean.

Beach Amenities

Arniston Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay. These include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Shower facilities
  • Parking spaces
  • Lifeguards (during peak season)
  • Beachfront restaurants and cafes

With its unspoiled beauty, wide range of activities, and comfortable accommodation options, Arniston Beach makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.

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