Beach Weather in Grotto Beach, Hermanus, South Africa

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 16° 21° 24° 23° 20° 18°
34% 49% 25% 9% 21% 21% 75% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 15° 15° 20° 24° 24° 23° 18°
44% 37% 50% 43% 55% 16% 7% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 22° 27° 27° 24° 17°
7% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 23° 27° 27° 22° 16°
3% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 21° 22° 22° 19° 16°
0% 0% 13% 40% 39% 8% 1% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 14° 20° 25° 25° 22° 18°
2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 15° 20° 23° 22° 19° 17°
12% 14% 3% 3% 5% 7% 31% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
10.4s 11.7s 13.1s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 12.5s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
40
kmh
47
kmh
51
kmh
49
kmh
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.9m
1.9m
1.7m
12.2s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.7s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
33
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
1.3m
1.6m
1.5m
10.7s 10.8s 11.5s 13.6s 15.3s 15.7s 15.5s 15.1s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
14.8s 14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.6s 14.5s 14.9s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
15.3s 15.1s 14.6s 14.1s 13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
48
kmh
43
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
39
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.1m
1.5m
1.7m
1.4m
12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
0.9m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s 11.0s
Fri 8th December
12:03 AM 5:52 AM 12:09 PM 6:37 PM
1.30 0.70 1.50 0.60
Sat 9th December
12:47 AM 6:37 AM 12:50 PM 7:14 PM
1.40 0.70 1.60 0.50
Sun 10th December
1:26 AM 7:18 AM 1:29 PM 7:51 PM
1.50 0.60 1.70 0.40
Mon 11th December
2:04 AM 7:57 AM 2:07 PM 8:27 PM
1.60 0.60 1.70 0.40
Tue 12th December
2:41 AM 8:36 AM 2:45 PM 9:04 PM
1.60 0.50 1.80 0.30
Wed 13th December
3:19 AM 9:17 AM 3:25 PM 9:43 PM
1.70 0.50 1.80 0.30
Thu 14th December
3:59 AM 10:00 AM 4:08 PM 10:24 PM
1.70 0.50 1.80 0.30
Fri 8th December
24°
0.2mm
18kmh SW
37%
Sat 9th December
24°
0.0mm
25kmh S
32%
Sun 10th December
27°
0.0mm
12kmh S
1%
Mon 11th December
27°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
1%
Tue 12th December
22°
0.0mm
29kmh S
12%
Wed 13th December
26°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
1%
Thu 14th December
23°
0.0mm
17kmh WSW
18%
Fri 15th December
22°
0.0mm
25kmh SSW
28%
Sat 16th December
23°
0.0mm
26kmh SSW
13%
Sun 17th December
24°
0.0mm
20kmh SSW
0%
Mon 18th December
28°
0.0mm
19kmh S
0%
Tue 19th December
32°
0.0mm
11kmh S
0%
Wed 20th December
31°
0.0mm
18kmh S
2%
Thu 21st December
30°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 10%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Grotto Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Grotto Beach, Hermanus, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa

Taking a holiday at Grotto Beach in Hermanus, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa is an exceptional experience. This Blue Flag beach is located just a few kilometers from the center of Hermanus and stretches for over 18 kilometers along the coast. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family with kids, Grotto Beach offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Beach Type

Grotto Beach features golden-yellow sand that is soft and fine underfoot. The beach is expansive and relatively flat, making it perfect for long walks or playing beach games. The water is crystal clear, and while there are no reefs or rocks at Grotto Beach itself, there are rocky areas nearby that are suitable for snorkeling and diving where you can observe marine life.

Beach Activities

At Grotto Beach, the following activities are popular:

  1. Swimming: With its calm waters and lifeguards on duty during peak season, Grotto Beach is safe for swimmers of all ages.
  2. Sunbathing: The wide sandy beach offers ample space to lay out your towel or rent a sun lounger to soak up some sun.
  3. Beach walks: With its long stretch of coastline, Grotto Beach is ideal for leisurely strolls or brisk walks.
  4. Beach sports: The flat surface of the beach makes it perfect for playing volleyball, frisbee or soccer.
  5. Whale watching: Between June and December, Hermanus becomes a prime spot for whale watching as Southern Right whales come to mate and calve in the area.
  6. Surfing: While Grotto Beach may not be known as a surfing hotspot due to its calm waters, you can still find some surfable waves nearby at Voëlklip or Onrus beaches.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options around Grotto Beach, ranging from luxury hotels to cozy guest houses. Some notable options include:

  1. The Marine Hermanus: A 5-star luxury hotel located a short drive from Grotto Beach, offering stunning ocean views and elegant rooms.
  2. Misty Waves Boutique Hotel: A stylish 4-star hotel overlooking the ocean, featuring spacious rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
  3. Pelagus House: A charming guest house with comfortable rooms and excellent service, situated within walking distance of Grotto Beach.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Hermanus town center: Stay in the heart of the town for easy access to shops, restaurants, and other attractions while being just a short drive away from Grotto Beach.
  2. Voëlklip area: Closer to Grotto Beach, this residential area offers a quieter atmosphere and easy access to nearby beaches like Voëlklip Beach and Kammabaai Beach.

Beach Amenities

Grotto Beach offers several amenities for visitors' convenience:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor shower facilities
  • Picnic benches and braai (barbecue) areas
  • Children's playground
  • Parking facilities

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