Beach Weather in Arniston Beach, Overberg District, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Arniston Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 31kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Arniston Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:44 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

ARNISTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 13° 13° 12° 13°
73% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 1%
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 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 15° 15° 13° 12°
0% 0% 6% 11% 90% 32% 44% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 15° 15° 13° 12°
6% 2% 3% 3% 4% 5% 10% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 16° 16° 14° 13°
12% 38% 31% 68% 24% 30% 8% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 17° 18° 16° 15°
8% 5% 3% 3% 3% 5% 7% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 13° 14° 15° 16° 15° 15°
84% 85% 89% 99% 90% 83% 87% 48%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 13° 15° 15° 14° 14°
16% 26% 74% 71% 66% 81% 86% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
13.5s 13.5s 13.6s 13.8s 13.9s 13.8s 13.7s 13.6s
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
21
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
0.4m
0.1m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.4m
0.9m
12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 9.8s 11.0s
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.2m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.7s 12.2s 12.4s 12.5s 16.6s
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
25
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.7m
1.0m
15.9s 15.7s 15.6s 15.1s 14.8s 14.4s 14.3s 14.0s
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.4m
1.3m
13.4s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 12.5s 13.3s 14.1s 14.4s
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
1.7m
1.8m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
1.0m
13.5s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.7s 10.7s 11.9s 13.6s
Sat 12th July
4:04 AM 10:16 AM 4:33 PM 10:40 PM
1.70 0.33 1.77 0.44
Sun 13th July
4:41 AM 10:50 AM 5:09 PM 11:19 PM
1.70 0.33 1.79 0.43
Mon 14th July
5:20 AM 11:25 AM 5:46 PM 11:59 PM
1.67 0.36 1.79 0.44
Tue 15th July
6:01 AM 12:03 PM 6:26 PM
1.62 0.42 1.77
Wed 16th July
12:44 AM 6:46 AM 12:45 PM 7:10 PM
0.47 1.55 0.50 1.72
Thu 17th July
1:36 AM 7:39 AM 1:35 PM 8:02 PM
0.52 1.47 0.59 1.64
Fri 18th July
2:38 AM 8:43 AM 2:41 PM 9:08 PM
0.57 1.40 0.67 1.57
Sat 12th July
13°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
14%
Sun 13th July
15°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
25%
Mon 14th July
16°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
6%
Tue 15th July
17°
0.0mm
7kmh NW
27%
Wed 16th July
18°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
8%
Thu 17th July
16°
1.6mm
25kmh WNW
83%
Fri 18th July
16°
0.3mm
22kmh W
64%
Sat 19th July
16°
0.0mm
43kmh ENE
44%
Sun 20th July
16°
0.4mm
41kmh W
32%
Mon 21st July
14°
0.1mm
14kmh W
81%
Tue 22nd July
15°
0.3mm
33kmh W
81%
Wed 23rd July
15°
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
25%
Thu 24th July
15°
0.3mm
36kmh W
27%
Fri 25th July
12°
1.8mm
21kmh W
94%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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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