The weather today across South Africa presents notable coastal hazards and unseasonably cold inland conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several warnings and advisories, primarily affecting marine and coastal zones as well as interior parts of the Western and Northern Cape.
Travellers and residents are advised to exercise caution, especially in regions under impact-based warnings.
Weather warnings issued for Wednesday, 18 June 2025
- Yellow Level 2 Warning: Damaging Waves
- Expected along the coastal stretch from Saldanha Bay to East London.
- This warning indicates moderate potential for disruption. Level 2 suggests a heightened risk to marine activities and beach operations.
- Small vessels may face navigation difficulties and risk of water intake. Local beachfront operations could be interrupted due to rough surf conditions.
- Yellow Level 1 Warning: Damaging Winds
- Forecast from Cape Point to East London.
- Level 1 warnings denote low to moderate impact. Mariners operating small vessels should be alert to gusty winds that may cause navigation issues, water ingress, or dislodging from anchors.
Advisories: Very Cold Conditions
- Persistently cold daytime temperatures of 10°C or lower are expected over the interior of the Western Cape and the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape.
- These conditions are forecast to persist from Wednesday through Saturday, 21 June 2025.
- Residents in these areas should take precautions against prolonged exposure, and travellers should prepare for significantly colder weather in these regions.
The South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 18 June 2025 includes coastal hazards in the form of damaging waves and winds, particularly from Saldanha Bay to East London, and persistently cold conditions over interior regions.
Mariners, coastal residents, and those in the inland Western and Northern Cape should stay updated with the latest weather developments and heed official advisories.
