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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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 2.4mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 69%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 46kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:12 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 71% cloud cover 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 Arniston Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13°
65% 84% 57% 97% 65% 56% 71% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
100% 80% 89% 62% 69% 72% 39% 49%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 18° 17°
91% 100% 100% 68% 89% 7% 8% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 7th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 18° 19° 19° 18° 17°
72% 79% 64% 31% 0% 78% 13% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 8th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
37% 51% 64% 40% 13% 20% 85% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 9th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16° 15°
80% 72% 81% 55% 30% 13% 5% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 10th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
90% 85% 75% 55% 35% 69% 21% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
46
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
1.4m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
11.2s 11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 11.5s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 12.1s 12.0s 12.8s 13.5s
Thu 7th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
16.3s 16.3s 15.9s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 15.2s
Fri 8th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
47
kmh
40
kmh
30
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
40
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
0.9m
0.5m
0.6m
1.1m
1.4m
15.1s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s 8.3s
Sat 9th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
47
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
1.6m
1.9m
1.8m
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
8.8s 8.9s 10.4s 11.9s 9.7s 11.1s 10.8s 11.1s
Sun 10th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
11.6s 11.8s 11.1s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.6s
Mon 4th November
4:21 AM 10:15 AM 4:25 PM 10:37 PM
1.65 0.50 1.68 0.42
Tue 5th November
4:54 AM 10:47 AM 4:58 PM 11:11 PM
1.58 0.57 1.59 0.50
Wed 6th November
5:32 AM 11:25 AM 5:38 PM 11:53 PM
1.50 0.66 1.50 0.60
Thu 7th November
6:21 AM 12:18 PM 6:32 PM
1.43 0.75 1.39
Fri 8th November
12:51 AM 7:31 AM 1:44 PM 7:56 PM
0.69 1.38 0.81 1.31
Sat 9th November
2:21 AM 9:03 AM 3:41 PM 9:42 PM
0.75 1.39 0.78 1.31
Sun 10th November
4:01 AM 10:28 AM 5:04 PM 11:07 PM
0.72 1.49 0.65 1.40
Mon 4th November
14°
2.4mm
32kmh SSW
69%
Tue 5th November
17°
0.1mm
26kmh ESE
70%
Wed 6th November
19°
0.3mm
33kmh E
66%
Thu 7th November
19°
0.0mm
36kmh E
43%
Fri 8th November
20°
0.0mm
22kmh ESE
49%
Sat 9th November
17°
0.0mm
26kmh SSW
46%
Sun 10th November
18°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
60%
Mon 11th November
19°
0.0mm
28kmh E
52%
Tue 12th November
20°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
28%
Wed 13th November
20°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
8%
Thu 14th November
21°
0.0mm
39kmh E
27%
Fri 15th November
21°
0.2mm
30kmh E
45%
Sat 16th November
25°
0.0mm
17kmh S
25%
Sun 17th November
19°
0.2mm
21kmh SSE
85%

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 17° 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 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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