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

In october 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 october. The sea water is 73°F on average (min: 70°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in october in Port Elizabeth (South Africa), George, Groot-Jongensfontein, Kenton-on-Sea, Knysna, St Francis Bay, Wilderness, Jeffrey's Bay, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg 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 october in Cape Town, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Gansbaai, Hermanus, Hondeklip Bay, Lepelsfontein, Pearly Beach, Still Bay, Witsand 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 and Kleinsee in october! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 63°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!