Is Boulders Beach good for swimming today?
Boulders Beach has BeachFinder Score: 49/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Boulders Beach
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Quick answer: Boulders Beach today
Boulders Beach is a BeachFinder spot in ZA-W, ZA. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 35 km/h · SE, uv 4.5, waves 2.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 49/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
35 km/h · SE
UV
4.5
Waves
2.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 10, 01:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 49/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 10, 01:15 PM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Feels like
8°C
UV index
4.5
Wind
35 km/h · SE
Gust 67 km/h
Waves
2.9 m
Current
2 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Boulders Beach
For a beach day in South Africa, put Boulders Beach on a shortlist instead of treating the result as guaranteed. The right activity depends on current marine conditions and local authority instructions. 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. The linked place article describes the setting as “Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite…” The recorded map position is -34.19807, 18.45217, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Camps Bay Beach at about 28.3 km and Fourth Beach at about 29.5 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. The practical test starts with conditions, not rankings. Same-day suitability rests on the water, wind and wave update plus currents, UV, water-quality reports and posted advice. Read the update time and on-site signs, keep a differently exposed fallback, and follow any closure, flag or lifeguard instruction over the app. Keep permanent facts, seasonal patterns and live observations in separate notes. That makes it easier to revise the plan without losing reliable context. When an official page is the evidence source, use it again for the final check; opening hours, permitted activities and access rules can be revised. Save the page update time with your plan: marine weather, runoff after rain, seasonal restrictions and temporary closures can make yesterday’s recommendation obsolete.
About this spot
Boulders Beach has a distinct role in the BeachFinder dataset: it turns one location in South Africa into a comparison point. Stable facts explain the setting, and current readings determine whether the best response is water entry, a shore activity or another beach. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Camps Bay Beach at about 28.3 km and Fourth Beach at about 29.5 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Boulders Beach today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Boulders Beach today?
35 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Boulders Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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