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

In june 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, Kenton-on-Sea, Port St Johns, Santa Lucia, Sodwana Bay, The Wild Coast, Port Alfred and Port Shepstone, swimming is pleasant in june. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in june in Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Knysna, St Francis Bay, Jeffrey's Bay and Plettenberg Bay 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 65°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in june in Cape Town, George, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein, Hermanus, Pearly Beach, Still Bay, Wilderness, Witsand, Mossel Bay and Saldanha is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Port Nolloth, Hondeklip Bay, Kleinsee and Lepelsfontein in june! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!