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We provide services and training to help people experience the joy of Open Water Swimming in Cape Town.

We also organise Open Water Swims in False Bay year round through our and swim races that include the Women's Day and Fish Hoek Miles.

13/04/2026

We're back after a short break in the Eastern Cape.

This week False Bay has some good days and some cold and wet days

Monday - little bit more wind then forecasted but looks fun

Tuesday - wind drops off a bit and looks good

Wednesday - wind changes direction and swell pulses up to over 3m

23/03/2026

Here is our weekly False Bay swim forecast

Monday was not a day for swimming

Tuesday is looking great get out there

Wednesday the wind changes and increases to NW whilst the water temp will once again cool off into Thursday.

Thursday and Friday both look like good swim days so have fun if you can

Saturday will be possible maybe early in the morning but the wind and swell is picking up later in the day.

Sunday looks like a possibility for another good swim day but it will still be cold. So wrap up!

Have a great week ahead and enjoy the good swim days whilst they are available.

Finally remember to

Buddy up
Wear a tow float
Be Visible
Have fun

16/03/2026

Weekly False Bay forecast Monday 16 to Sundayn22 March 2026

09/03/2026

It's your weekly False Bay swim forecast

Monday started out great but deteriorated quickly with the SE wind

Tuesday is similar but there may be a gap early on in the morning

Wednesday is a hot day 🔥 🥵 but also great swim day!

Thursday is similar to Wednesday although it will be a little cooler

Friday the SE picks up so dont hold your breath for great conditions

Saturday the SE is still blowing and looks a bit stronger so expect a choppy swim if you're planning on swimming or have entered the Roman Rock swim. Hope Im wrong!

Sunday looks like there may be a small gap in the morning at the moment. We will monitor for a possible ATB Swim

Then South African Double Olympian Michelle Weber is hosting a swim out in Franschoek on Saturday so if you are looking for a change of venue, warm water and a friendly vibe join Michelle and her wave workouts team for a swim!

https://waveworkouts.com/wave-events/open-water-swim/

Have a super week all

06/03/2026

Why is False Bay perfect for Triathlon Swim Preparation?

- warmer water
- less extreme surf conditions
- it's an Ocean NOT a Canal and definitely not a Pool

We work with many people new to triathlon who are finding their feet in Open Water and want to grow their confidence and experience.

The Western side of the False Bay coastline offers a number of great options for those new to triathlon and even those more experienced. Triathlon specific training can be performed safely at these areas when conditions are right and will be similar to the conditions that triathletes may face at either their first 70.3 in Durban or Mosse Bay or at the Full Ironman in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Focussed training in a comfortable and less extreme environment i.e. no cold water and no huge waves allow newer triathletes to build their confidence, mileage and experience more easily!

Drop us a dm and let us help you make your triathlon swim the easiest part of your day!

02/03/2026

False Bay forecast Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March

Beautiful day in the Bay today and the water has warmed up again

23/02/2026

Good Morning Swimmers

Thanks to those that popped in for the ATB Swim yesterday it turned out to be a great mornimg once the wind dropped off.

Week ahead is looking pretty good for swimming. But this week looks to be overcast and cooler with water temparatures potentially dropping a bit with the NW coming in.

Monday light winds through the day but calm

Tuesday similar to Monday but the NW is predicted to pick up and will create a bit of surface chop south of Seaforth and further offshore

Wednesday Again NW in the morning turning SW later in the evening

Thursday moderate SW will make it a little bumpy in some areas but still swimmable. It will continue to be cool

Friday the wind switches SE before switching W and then SW heading into Saturday and Sunday

This may change still so I will update later in the week

Have a super day and week ahead

17/02/2026

A day late because the weather in Cape Town is epic and we've been busy with Swimmers in False Bay.

09/02/2026

Your weekly False Bay swim forecast

It's been a cool but wonderfully rainy 24 hours!

The week ahead looks less overcast and cold than Monday

Tuesday is moderate SE so early swim potentially but bumpy

Wednesday morning looks ok for a short time before the wind turns on later in the day

Thursday to Saturday is looking windy and unpleasant although there may be a small gap to swim on Friday morning

Sunday is the pick of the week BUT the Peninsula Marathon is taking place so there are road closures and several thousand runners to contend with! Best to head over to Clifton or Camps Bay although it will be cold and likely be a bit of swell so buddy up and be visible.

Have a super week swimmers

24/11/2025

Weekly False Bay forecast

Monday 24 to Sunday 30 November

Be sure to take the gaps when you can and remember safety first

- buddy up
- use a tow float
- if in doubt don't go out

18/11/2025

Tuesday 18 November weekly False Bay forecast for the week ahead.

Prevailing SE winds for the next week mean no safe swimming in False Bay.

12/11/2025

Episode 3 of our Swim False Bay series focusses on popular local Beach Fish Hoek.

The white sandy beach of Fish Hoek extends almost 1km to Clovelly corner on the Northern end of the beach. FISH Hoek enjoys Blue Flag status and is part of the Shark Spotters programme.

The City of Cape Town's Lifeguards and volunteeer Lifeguards from Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club are on duty from October through to April. Be sure to swim between their yellow and red flags. There is also a shark exclusion net in the corner next to Jagers Walk.

There is a small fee payable to enter the beach with a car during the summer months but it's otherwise free to the public

Stay tuned for more safe swimming guidance and our next episode on our Swim False Bay series.

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