Swimming in South Africa in april 2025 Sea temperature by city in april

In april in South Africa swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In april in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Santa Lucia and Sodwana Bay, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 82°F and an average of 80°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Durban, Coffee Bay, East London, Margate, Richards Bay, Ballito (Dolphin Coast), Kenton-on-Sea, Port St Johns, The Wild Coast, Port Alfred and Port Shepstone, swimming is pleasant in april. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 74°F/max: 82°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in april in Port Elizabeth (South Africa), George, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein, Hermanus, Knysna, Pearly Beach, St Francis Bay, Still Bay, Wilderness, Witsand, Jeffrey's Bay, Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 76°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 70°F.

Swimming in april in Cape Town, Hondeklip Bay, Kleinsee, Lepelsfontein and Saldanha is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 58°F/max: 67°F).

Forget about swimming in Port Nolloth in april! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 63°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!