spring · peak season
Hout Bay boat cruises in September
Sunset is around 18:30, so the three-hour sunset cruise leaves at about 15:30. Inshore water runs 13 to 16°C.
What are conditions like in September?
Transitional. South-easterly returning, north-westerly fading. Workable days: Good, with more settled mornings than the previous three months.
The best month to see whales and seabirds on the same trip. Tuna are not yet reliable.
Planning a trip in September
The best month to see whales and seabirds on the same trip. Tuna are not yet reliable.
Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In September that means sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:30, giving about 11.9 hours of usable light.
September at a glance
- Season
- spring, peak season
- Daylight
- 11.9 hours
- Sunrise
- 06:45
- Sunset
- 18:30
- Sea temp inshore
- 13–16°C
- Sea temp offshore
- 15–18°C
- Trip length
- 3, 6 or 8 hours
September rates
- Sunset cruise, 3 hoursR 12 000
- Coastal cruise, 6 hoursR 16 000
- Coastal cruise, 8 hoursR 20 000
Adjacent months
Other months for the coastal cruises
September questions
Is September a good month for coastal cruises in Cape Town?
Yes. September is one of the stronger months for this trip. Sunset is around 18:30, so the three-hour sunset cruise leaves at about 15:30. Inshore water runs 13 to 16°C.
What is the weather like off Cape Town in September?
Transitional. South-easterly returning, north-westerly fading. Workable days: Good, with more settled mornings than the previous three months. Daylight runs to about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:30.