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

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

As for Durban, Coffee Bay, East London, Margate, Richards Bay, Ballito (Dolphin Coast), iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Port St Johns, Santa Lucia, Sodwana Bay, The Wild Coast and Port Shepstone, swimming is pleasant in july. The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 69°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in july in Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Kenton-on-Sea, St Francis Bay, Jeffrey's Bay and Port Alfred is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in july in Cape Town, George, Cape of Good Hope, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein, Hermanus, Knysna, Pearly Beach, Still Bay, Wilderness, Witsand, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay and Saldanha is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 62°F).

Forget about swimming in Port Nolloth, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape Agulhas, Hondeklip Bay, Kleinsee and Lepelsfontein in july! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!