Swimming in Plettenberg Bay in october 2025: Average sea temperature in october and tide times in october 2025

Average sea temperature in Plettenberg Bay in october 2025.

In october, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Plettenberg Bay is:

Minimum: 61°F

Average: 64°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in october:

  • Outside temperature: 63°F to 69°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 3in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Plettenberg Bay in october?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Plettenberg Bay in october is cool

Swimming in october on the beaches of Plettenberg Bay is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 66°F, it can also be as low as 61°F! Note that the average is 64°F.

Note also that in october, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 66°F, 2.9in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 75.12 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Plettenberg Bay in october

October
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 3in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Humidity 76%
Visibility in kilometers 9.6km
Cloud cover 31%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in october 2025

Tide times in october 2025 in Plettenberg Bay

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in october

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in october61°F64°Fcold swimming
Durban in october73°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in october67°F70°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in october72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in october71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
George in october63°F65°Fcool swimming
Margate in october73°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in october59°F63°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in october74°F77°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in october73°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in october62°F65°Fcold swimming
Knysna in october64°F66°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in october63°F65°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in october: sea temperature by city

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