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

In march in South Africa swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In march in Durban, Coffee Bay, Margate, Richards Bay, Ballito (Dolphin Coast), iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Port St Johns, Santa Lucia, Sodwana Bay, The Wild Coast and Port Shepstone, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 81°F and an average of 79°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Port Elizabeth (South Africa), East London, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape Agulhas, Kenton-on-Sea, Witsand and Port Alfred, swimming is pleasant in march. The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 67°F/max: 77°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in march in Cape Town, George, Cape of Good Hope, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein, Hermanus, Knysna, Pearly Beach, St Francis Bay, Still Bay, Wilderness, Jeffrey's Bay, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay and Saldanha is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 62°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in march in Port Nolloth, Hondeklip Bay, Kleinsee and Lepelsfontein is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 59°F/max: 66°F).