Where is the sea warmest in South Africa in July?

Durban North Beach in South Africa has the warmest sea in South Africa in July, averaging about 20.0 °C. Muizenberg Beach (20.0 °C) and Plettenberg Bay follow close behind.

How many beaches in South Africa are warm enough to swim in July?

None of the top 8 ranked beaches in South Africa reach 22 °C in July, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these July sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical July rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in South Africa in July

Where the sea is warmest across South Africa during July, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Durban North Beach (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) tops the list at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Durban North Beach
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
2
Muizenberg Beach
Western Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
3
Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
4
Umhlanga Beach
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
5
Coffee Bay Beach
Eastern Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
6
Jeffreys Bay
Eastern Cape · South Africa · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
7
Clifton 2nd Beach
Western Cape · South Africa · Atlantic Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
July average
8
Boulders Beach
Western Cape · South Africa · Atlantic Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
July average

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South Africa in July — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in South Africa in July?: Durban North Beach in South Africa has the warmest sea in South Africa in July, averaging about 20.0 °C. Muizenberg Beach (20.0 °C) and Plettenberg Bay follow close behind.
How many beaches in South Africa are warm enough to swim in July?: None of the top 8 ranked beaches in South Africa reach 22 °C in July, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these July sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical July rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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