Beach Weather in Arniston Beach, Overberg District, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
17°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 21° 22° 21° 20° 18°
88% 82% 71% 85% 8% 100% 76% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
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
17° 16° 17° 18° 18° 20° 19° 18°
82% 79% 91% 85% 85% 87% 70% 62%
1.7mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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
17° 17° 17° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
70% 76% 73% 10% 0% 0% 0% 27%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 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
18° 17° 17° 19° 21° 21° 20° 18°
35% 31% 31% 25% 0% 0% 0% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 17° 18° 18° 17°
8% 8% 95% 100% 97% 92% 94% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18° 18°
91% 73% 65% 73% 80% 88% 89% 95%
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 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18° 18°
100% 100% 100% 97% 94% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
8.0s 8.0s 9.9s 12.2s 12.8s 12.8s 12.8s 12.6s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
12.4s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 11.7s 11.3s 11.0s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
10.6s 10.3s 10.0s 12.2s 15.0s 15.6s 15.6s 15.2s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.5s 14.6s 15.0s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
25
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.7m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
15.4s 15.2s 14.7s 14.3s 11.9s 9.4s 13.3s 13.1s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
1.6m
12.8s 12.5s 12.5s 12.3s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
33
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 10.3s 8.8s 11.3s 11.1s
Fri 8th December
5:47 AM 12:05 PM 6:32 PM
0.80 1.60 0.60
Sat 9th December
12:43 AM 6:32 AM 12:46 PM 7:09 PM
1.50 0.70 1.70 0.50
Sun 10th December
1:22 AM 7:13 AM 1:25 PM 7:46 PM
1.60 0.60 1.70 0.50
Mon 11th December
2:00 AM 7:52 AM 2:03 PM 8:22 PM
1.60 0.60 1.80 0.40
Tue 12th December
2:37 AM 8:31 AM 2:41 PM 8:59 PM
1.70 0.50 1.80 0.40
Wed 13th December
3:15 AM 9:12 AM 3:21 PM 9:38 PM
1.80 0.50 1.80 0.30
Thu 14th December
3:55 AM 9:55 AM 4:04 PM 10:19 PM
1.80 0.50 1.80 0.40
Fri 8th December
22°
0.5mm
19kmh SW
76%
Sat 9th December
20°
2.4mm
18kmh E
80%
Sun 10th December
20°
0.2mm
24kmh E
32%
Mon 11th December
21°
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
15%
Tue 12th December
19°
0.6mm
30kmh SSW
73%
Wed 13th December
19°
0.0mm
33kmh E
81%
Thu 14th December
20°
2.6mm
26kmh ESE
98%
Fri 15th December
20°
0.1mm
16kmh SW
46%
Sat 16th December
20°
0.7mm
26kmh SSW
71%
Sun 17th December
19°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
25%
Mon 18th December
20°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
27%
Tue 19th December
21°
0.1mm
39kmh E
51%
Wed 20th December
21°
0.2mm
30kmh ESE
75%
Thu 21st December
21°
0.0mm
35kmh E
66%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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