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

In november 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 november. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 76°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in november in Cape Town, 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 66°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 63°F.

Swimming in november in Port Nolloth, 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 60°F (min: 57°F/max: 64°F).