winter · peak season
Pelagic birding off Cape Town in July
Peak. Wandering albatross are a genuine possibility on the trawl grounds.
What are conditions like in July?
North-westerly, the stormiest month on the long-term average. Workable days: Low. Weather windows are short and need to be taken when they appear.
Come for the birds or the snoek, not the tuna. Whale sightings start on the inshore trips.
What seabirds are around in July?
Peak. Wandering albatross are a genuine possibility on the trawl grounds.
Planning a trip in July
Come for the birds or the snoek, not the tuna. Whale sightings start on the inshore trips.
Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In July that means sunrise around 07:40 and sunset around 17:55, giving about 10.2 hours of usable light.
July at a glance
- Season
- winter, peak season
- Daylight
- 10.2 hours
- Sunrise
- 07:40
- Sunset
- 17:55
- Sea temp inshore
- 13–16°C
- Sea temp offshore
- 15–17°C
- Trip length
- 8 to 10 hours
July rates
- Private birding charter, 8 to 10 hoursR 27 000
July questions
Is July a good month for birding charters in Cape Town?
Yes. July is one of the stronger months for this trip. Peak. Wandering albatross are a genuine possibility on the trawl grounds.
What is the weather like off Cape Town in July?
North-westerly, the stormiest month on the long-term average. Workable days: Low. Weather windows are short and need to be taken when they appear. Daylight runs to about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:40 and sunset around 17:55.
What seabirds are off Cape Town in July?
Peak. Wandering albatross are a genuine possibility on the trawl grounds.