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Warmest sea in South Africa in July

115 coastal locations in South Africa ranked by their typical July sea temperature. Region-wide average in July: 17.0°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in July

Sodwana Bay

23.0°C July mean in South Africa

Regional July average

17.0°C

across all 115 coastal locations in South Africa

Vs annual mean

-1.4°C

below the year-round regional average

What the South Africa sea feels like in July

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

South Africa monthly average 16.8°C to 20.4°C
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  • Warmest month February 20.4°C
  • Coldest month August 16.8°C
  • Annual mean 18.4°C
  • Months above 20°C 2 of 12

Where July fits in the year

July sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve South Africa month rankings:

South Africa sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every South Africa location. The list below is based on the typical July mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

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Top 50 warmest South Africa locations in July

Sorted by the typical July mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location July mean
1 Sodwana Bay 23.0°C
2 Cape Vidal KwaZulu-Natal 22.9°C
3 Kosi Bay KwaZulu-Natal 22.9°C
4 St Lucia 22.8°C
5 Saint Lucia KwaZulu-Natal 22.7°C
6 Richards Bay 22.3°C
7 Margate 22.3°C
8 Port Shepstone 22.1°C
9 Amanzimtoti 22.1°C
10 Umkomaas 22.1°C
11 Shelly Beach KwaZulu-Natal 22.1°C
12 Port Saint Johns 22.1°C
13 Port Edward KwaZulu-Natal 21.9°C
14 Scottburgh 21.8°C
15 Coffee Bay 21.7°C
16 Umhlanga 21.6°C
17 Mazeppa Bay Eastern Cape 21.4°C
18 Ballito KwaZulu-Natal 21.3°C
19 Salt Rock KwaZulu-Natal 21.3°C
20 Umdloti KwaZulu-Natal 21.3°C
21 Umhlanga Rocks KwaZulu-Natal 21.3°C
22 East London 21.2°C
23 eSikhawini KwaZulu-Natal 21.2°C
24 Mtunzini KwaZulu-Natal 21.2°C
25 Ballitoville 21.2°C
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26 Durban 21.2°C
27 Tugela River KwaZulu-Natal 21.1°C
28 KwaZulu-Natal 21.0°C
29 Morgans Bay Eastern Cape 20.6°C
30 Wavecrest Eastern Cape 20.6°C
31 Kidd's Beach Eastern Cape 20.4°C
32 Chintsa Eastern Cape 20.4°C
33 Port Alfred 19.6°C
34 Kenton-on-Sea Eastern Cape 19.0°C
35 Port Alfred, South Africa Eastern Cape 18.6°C
36 Jeffreys Bay 18.5°C
37 Port Elizabeth 17.7°C
38 Plettenberg Bay 17.7°C
39 Cape Saint Francis Eastern Cape 17.6°C
40 St Francis Bay Eastern Cape 17.6°C
41 Oyster Bay Eastern Cape 17.5°C
42 Knysna 17.5°C
43 Stormsrivier Eastern Cape 17.4°C
44 Nature’s Valley Western Cape 17.3°C
45 Buffelsbaai 17.2°C
46 Brenton-on-Sea Western Cape 16.9°C
47 Victoria Bay 16.8°C
48 Sedgefield Western Cape 16.6°C
49 Wilderness 16.4°C
50 Herolds Bay Western Cape 16.0°C

Coldest 10 in South Africa in July

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which South Africa coasts to avoid for swimming in July.

# Location July mean
1 Marion Island Western Cape 5.5°C
2 Port Nolloth 12.7°C
3 Elands Bay 13.1°C
4 Lamberts Bay Western Cape 13.2°C
5 Hondeklip Bay 13.2°C
6 Alexander Bay 13.2°C
7 St Helena Bay 13.5°C
8 Velddrif 13.5°C
9 Paternoster 14.2°C
10 Bloubergstrand 14.5°C

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