Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters34.17°S, 18.35°EStation SO-WES-WIT

Witsands Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 18.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Witsands water temperature

15.3
59.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters34.17°S, 18.35°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.2°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
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Witsands.
Confidence: High

Witsands Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Witsands occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at18.6°C (65.5°F) in January.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
19
Jan
19
Feb
18
Mar
16
Apr
16
May
16
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
Sep
16
Oct
17
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.7°C18.6°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February12.8°C18.6°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March14.4°C17.5°C23.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April11.9°C16.2°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13°C15.8°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14°C15.7°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.6°C14.9°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13°C14.8°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.8°C15.3°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.5°C15.7°C18.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.5°C16.9°C18.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December15.3°C18°C22.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Witsands

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Witsands today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Witsands this time of year is 15.3°C (59.5°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 Witsands?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Witsands in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Witsands average around15.3°C (59.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.8°C and a maximum of 16.7°C.

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