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 not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 2.0mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 51kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:51 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 58% 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 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 5.6mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 27%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 18° 17° 16°
12% 74% 74% 100% 51% 71% 58% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 15° 15°
62% 80% 58% 79% 84% 63% 51% 89%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 15° 17° 17° 15° 15°
88% 75% 73% 83% 86% 9% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 14° 18° 18° 16° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 7% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 13° 15° 14° 15° 14° 12°
50% 4% 10% 44% 86% 71% 83% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 4.6mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 15° 15° 15° 15°
66% 87% 92% 100% 94% 71% 58% 76%
0.6mm 0.9mm 1.5mm 6.9mm 9.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17°
82% 84% 76% 70% 79% 90% 99% 99%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
35
kmh
51
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.9m
2.3m
1.9m
1.7m
1.3m
1.7m
11.1s 11.0s 11.3s 11.4s 11.4s 14.4s 13.8s 13.5s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
1.8m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
13.4s 12.3s 12.6s 12.7s 12.7s 13.2s 13.2s 12.9s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.2s 12.4s 12.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
1.0m
12.9s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 12.8s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
68
kmh
67
kmh
57
kmh
62
kmh
63
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.1m
1.4m
3.2m
3.1m
2.7m
2.7m
12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
68
kmh
63
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
57
kmh
68
kmh
71
kmh
73
kmh
2.4m
2.1m
1.9m
2.9m
3.6m
3.1m
2.8m
2.3m
10.8s 11.0s 11.8s 11.4s 11.6s 12.8s 12.8s 12.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69
kmh
65
kmh
58
kmh
53
kmh
48
kmh
43
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.8m
2.1m
2.1m
2.2m
2.6m
2.6m
12.8s 12.6s 12.9s 11.9s 9.7s 10.5s 12.1s 12.1s
Wed 6th May
5:22 AM 11:29 AM 5:55 PM 11:47 PM
1.52 0.57 1.47 0.71
Thu 7th May
6:00 AM 12:08 PM 6:42 PM
1.43 0.65 1.40
Fri 8th May
12:36 AM 6:50 AM 1:00 PM 7:46 PM
0.79 1.34 0.73 1.35
Sat 9th May
1:55 AM 8:04 AM 2:18 PM 9:09 PM
0.85 1.27 0.78 1.35
Sun 10th May
3:42 AM 9:41 AM 3:51 PM 10:26 PM
0.83 1.26 0.78 1.42
Mon 11th May
5:00 AM 11:02 AM 5:03 PM 11:25 PM
0.73 1.33 0.71 1.53
Tue 12th May
5:55 AM 12:01 PM 5:58 PM
0.60 1.44 0.62
Wed 6th May
18°
2.0mm
37kmh SE
66%
Thu 7th May
17°
1.3mm
23kmh SSE
70%
Fri 8th May
17°
0.3mm
11kmh E
51%
Sat 9th May
18°
0.0mm
11kmh NNE
1%
Sun 10th May
16°
5.6mm
89kmh WNW
54%
Mon 11th May
15°
19.6mm
52kmh W
80%
Tue 12th May
17°
0.9mm
40kmh W
84%
Wed 13th May
20°
0.1mm
30kmh WNW
51%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.8mm
20kmh SW
67%
Fri 15th May
16°
0.6mm
34kmh ESE
78%
Sat 16th May
17°
0.0mm
27kmh ESE
35%
Sun 17th May
17°
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
5%
Mon 18th May
18°
0.0mm
24kmh E
5%
Tue 19th May
18°
0.0mm
25kmh E
25%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 3.5mm 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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