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Warmest sea temperature in South Africa in August
Where the sea is warmest across South Africa during August, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Clifton 2nd Beach (Western Cape, South Africa) tops the list at around 21°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.
- 1Clifton 2nd BeachWestern Cape · South Africa · Atlantic OceanPleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit21°CAugust average
- 2Durban North BeachKwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 3Muizenberg BeachWestern Cape · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 4Plettenberg BayWestern Cape · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 5Umhlanga BeachKwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 6Coffee Bay BeachEastern Cape · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 7Jeffreys BayEastern Cape · South Africa · Indian OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first20°CAugust average
- 8Boulders BeachWestern Cape · South Africa · Atlantic OceanMild — fine for a swim, cool at first18°CAugust average
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South Africa in August — frequently asked questions
- Where is the sea warmest in South Africa in August?
- Clifton 2nd Beach in South Africa has the warmest sea in South Africa in August, averaging about 21.0 °C. Durban North Beach (20.0 °C) and Muizenberg Beach follow close behind.
- How many beaches in South Africa are warm enough to swim in August?
- None of the top 8 ranked beaches in South Africa reach 22 °C in August, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
- How are these August sea temperatures calculated?
- Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical August rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.
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