Location & Surroundings
Shell Bay Point is a point in Western Cape, South Africa, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saint Helena Bay, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 1255 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Shell Bay Point is point in South Africa.
It is located in Western Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 3 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Western Cape
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 42' 4" S, 17° 58' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 125 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shell Bay Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shell Bay Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
4.8 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.2 | 4.8 | 192 | 78 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 2.8 | 217 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 2.3 | 286 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 4.7 | 315 | 81 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 446.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 3.8 | 262 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 2.9 | 150 | 93 | 1,018.2 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 5.5 | 177 | 82 | 1,020.2 | 0.01 / 0.31 | 100 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 7.3 | 218 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 797.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.7 | 6.1 | 181 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 397.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 2.9 | 181 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 0.4 | 336 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 4.9 | 287 | 64 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 659.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 3.7 | 333 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 389.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shell Bay Point?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 15.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shell Bay Point today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 50m.
What is the local time in Shell Bay Point?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shell Bay Point?
Shell Bay Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Shell Bay Point?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Shell Bay Point located?
It is at -32.70099, 17.96731 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shell Bay Point in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry