The weather on Friday, 11 July 2025, presents a mix of calm inland conditions and hazardous maritime weather along the southern coast.
South Africa weather forecast: Overview of weather today
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued marine-related warnings due to damaging waves and strong winds, while an advisory highlights the return of very cold, wet, and windy conditions to key regions in the Northern and Western Cape.
Inland cities such as Johannesburg (0°C/20°C), Bloemfontein (-1°C/19°C), and Pretoria (2°C/19°C) will remain clear and cool, whereas coastal centers like Cape Town (12°C/14°C) and Gqeberha (11°C/20°C) are set for rain and strong winds.
Weather warnings issued for Friday, 11 July 2025
- Yellow Level 2 Warning – Damaging Waves (Hondeklip Bay to Plettenberg Bay): This alert is in place for coastal areas between Hondeklip Bay and Plettenberg Bay. The public should expect difficulty in maritime navigation, with small vessels at risk of taking on water or capsizing. A Level 2 warning indicates a moderate likelihood of significant impacts, and seafarers are advised to avoid the affected waters until Saturday afternoon.
- Yellow Level 1 Warning – Damaging Waves and Winds (Plettenberg Bay to Hamburg): Coastal regions between Plettenberg Bay and Hamburg will experience damaging waves and winds, possibly resulting in navigation challenges and localised disruptions to harbours and small ports. A Level 1 warning implies a low likelihood of minor impacts, but caution is still advised, especially for smaller marine craft and port operations.
- Advisory – Very Cold, Wet, and Windy Conditions (Northern and Western Cape): An advisory remains in place for the southern parts of the Namakwa District (Northern Cape) and the Witzenberg, Breede Valley, and Koue Bokkeveld regions (Western Cape). Residents in towns such as Calvinia, Worcester, and Ceres should anticipate a significant drop in temperature, rainfall, and gusty winds, particularly impacting vulnerable communities and small livestock farmers.
These conditions are in alignment with the mid-winter outlook for increased precipitation and colder spells in southern coastal and inland regions, while the rest of South Africa experiences above-normal temperatures and clear skies