Is Camps Bay Beach good for swimming today?
Camps Bay Beach has BeachFinder Score: 54/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Camps Bay Beach today
Camps Bay Beach is a BeachFinder spot in ZA-W, ZA. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 21 km/h · SE, uv 4.6, waves 2.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 54/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
21 km/h · SE
UV
4.6
Waves
2.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 10, 12:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 54/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 10, 12:00 PM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
14°C
Feels like
10°C
UV index
4.6
Wind
21 km/h · SE
Gust 64 km/h
Waves
2.7 m
Current
0 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Camps Bay Beach
Planning a visit to Camps Bay Beach in South Africa? The stable record confirms the location, but it does not settle today’s activity. Same-day conditions determine whether swimming, surfing or a shore visit makes sense. The result is a conditional recommendation supported by live evidence rather than a timeless promise about the sea. The dossier supports the following stable observations and leaves unknowns visible. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. OpenStreetMap records the access value as “yes”; check local signs for the current practical meaning. A short geographic note in Wikipedia reads “Camps Bay is an affluent suburb of Cape Town South Africa…” The recorded map position is -33.95091, 18.37691, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier locates Fourth Beach at about 1.2 km and Boulders Beach at about 28.3 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. Compare the latest temperature and wind readings with wave exposure, currents, UV timing and official local updates. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. Record which factor made the decision: water, wind, waves, current, UV, quality notice or access. That keeps the comparison clear instead of relying on a vague score. A current flag or closure is decisive information, not one signal among many. It overrides convenience, distance, ratings and a previously saved plan.
About this spot
The page for Camps Bay Beach is designed around a changeable decision. Its identity in South Africa can be sourced once, but the proposed activity must be tested again against current marine data, access status and any official instruction. The dossier locates Fourth Beach at about 1.2 km and Boulders Beach at about 28.3 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Camps Bay Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Camps Bay Beach today?
21 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Camps Bay Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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