Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters33.95°S, 18.38°EStation SO-WES-CAM

Camps Bay Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 17.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Camps Bay Beach water temperature

14.9
58.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters33.95°S, 18.38°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.5°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Camps Bay Beach.
Confidence: High

Camps Bay Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Camps Bay Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at17.4°C (63.3°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
17
Jan
17
Feb
16
Mar
15
Apr
15
May
15
Jun
15
Jul
14
Aug
Current
15
Sep
15
Oct
16
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.7°C17.3°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February12.9°C17.4°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March13.8°C16.4°C22.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April11.1°C15°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.8°C14.8°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.8°C15.1°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13°C14.5°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.6°C14.4°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.2°C14.9°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.3°C15.2°C18.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November13.3°C15.8°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December13.6°C16.8°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Camps Bay Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Camps Bay Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Camps Bay Beach this time of year is 14.9°C (58.8°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Camps Bay Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Camps Bay Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Camps Bay Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Camps Bay Beach average around14.9°C (58.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.2°C and a maximum of 16.5°C.

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