The weather today in South Africa is marked by hazardous marine conditions along parts of the southern coastline, as outlined in the latest forecast from the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Weather warnings issued for Monday, 23 June 2025
Impact-based warnings have been issued for damaging waves and winds, particularly affecting areas from Plettenberg Bay to East London.
Additionally, residents should prepare for a significant cold front anticipated later in the week, set to bring severe winter weather conditions across multiple provinces.
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging Waves
- Applicable to coastal regions between Plettenberg Bay and East London.
- This alert level indicates a moderate risk with potentially disruptive effects on maritime and coastal activities.
- Small vessels are at risk of taking on water or capsizing. Localised disruptions are also expected at ports and harbours along the affected stretch.
- Yellow Level 1 Warning: Damaging Winds
- In effect between Plettenberg Bay and Port Alfred.
- This lower-level alert still poses a hazard to navigation, particularly for small vessels which may experience difficulty manoeuvring, water ingress, or anchor dragging.
Advisories
- An intense cold front is forecast to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces from Wednesday through Friday (25–27 June 2025).
- Very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected.
- Anticipated impacts include:
- Heavy rainfall, especially in the southwest.
- Strong winds across interior regions.
- Gale force winds along the coast.
- Very rough to high seas, heightening maritime hazards.
- Light snowfall on elevated terrain, potentially affecting transport and farming.
Cities such as George, Knysna, East London, Port Alfred, and Cape Town should remain vigilant and monitor official updates throughout the week.
