Beach Weather in Voelklip Beach, Hermanus, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Voelklip Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 40kmh from the East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Voelklip Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:01 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Voelklip Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

VOELKLIP BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 12° 16° 20° 15° 13°
4% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 32% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 12° 17° 18° 15° 13°
32% 16% 33% 31% 33% 18% 32% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 18° 19° 16° 14°
98% 4% 2% 70% 100% 32% 6% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 19° 19° 17° 16°
47% 91% 32% 5% 33% 10% 86% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 15° 17° 17° 14° 14°
11% 0% 0% 0% 3% 35% 19% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 16° 17° 16° 14°
93% 64% 31% 25% 14% 10% 1% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 16° 16° 15° 14°
3% 1% 0% 0% 11% 54% 78% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
13.2s 13.1s 12.8s 12.7s 12.5s 12.5s 12.6s 12.6s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 12.8s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 13.0s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
13.4s 13.2s 12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
11.6s 11.6s 11.7s 11.8s 12.0s 13.1s 13.1s 12.2s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.6m
1.1m
12.4s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 12.2s 12.0s 11.8s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
12.9s 14.9s 14.1s 13.4s 12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.2s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
1.1m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
11.9s 11.6s 11.3s 10.9s 10.5s 10.6s 10.3s 10.2s
Wed 29th July
3:18 AM 9:26 AM 3:39 PM 9:47 PM
1.43 0.24 1.53 0.26
Thu 30th July
3:48 AM 9:54 AM 4:07 PM 10:16 PM
1.49 0.19 1.58 0.22
Fri 31st July
4:18 AM 10:22 AM 4:36 PM 10:45 PM
1.51 0.18 1.61 0.20
Sat 1st August
4:48 AM 10:49 AM 5:04 PM 11:15 PM
1.51 0.19 1.62 0.20
Sun 2nd August
5:19 AM 11:17 AM 5:35 PM 11:46 PM
1.48 0.22 1.60 0.23
Mon 3rd August
5:52 AM 11:48 AM 6:08 PM
1.43 0.27 1.55
Tue 4th August
12:22 AM 6:30 AM 12:24 PM 6:48 PM
0.29 1.35 0.35 1.48
Wed 29th July
17°
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
17%
Thu 30th July
18°
0.0mm
20kmh E
24%
Fri 31st July
19°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
49%
Sat 1st August
19°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
47%
Sun 2nd August
18°
0.0mm
10kmh W
17%
Mon 3rd August
17°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
30%
Tue 4th August
17°
0.0mm
2kmh ENE
22%
Wed 5th August
18°
0.0mm
23kmh WNW
8%
Thu 6th August
14°
1.8mm
38kmh W
86%
Fri 7th August
13°
0.5mm
18kmh ESE
73%
Sat 8th August
16°
0.0mm
29kmh E
39%
Sun 9th August
15°
16.8mm
19kmh S
83%
Mon 10th August
16°
0.0mm
32kmh ESE
77%
Tue 11th August
19°
0.0mm
21kmh E
55%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 3 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

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

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

Taking a holiday at Voelklip Beach in Hermanus, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa, offers a delightful experience in a stunning coastal town. Known for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque views, Voelklip Beach is the perfect destination for beach aficionados looking to unwind and enjoy the best that nature has to offer.

Beach Type

Voelklip Beach is characterized by its fine, golden sand that gently slopes into the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The clear blue water is particularly inviting for swimmers and those looking to explore marine life. The beach has several rock pools and reefs close to the shore, which make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to discover diverse fish species and other underwater creatures in their natural habitat.

Beach Activities

  1. Swimming: The calm waters of Voelklip Beach make it a popular spot for swimming among locals and tourists alike.

  2. Surfing: The consistent waves at Voelklip Beach cater to surfers of all skill levels, making it an ideal place for both beginners and experienced surfers.

  3. Sunbathing: With its golden sand and beautiful surroundings, Voelklip Beach provides an idyllic setting for sunbathing and relaxing on the shore.

  4. Snorkeling & Diving: Thanks to its rocky reefs teeming with marine life, Voelklip Beach is a fantastic location for snorkeling and diving adventures.

  5. Beach picnics & barbecues: There are numerous grassy areas near the beach where visitors can enjoy picnics or barbecues while taking in the breathtaking views.

Accommodations

While there are no specific resorts located directly on Voelklip Beach itself, there are plenty of guesthouses, bed-and-breakfasts, self-catering apartments, cottages, and hotels in the vicinity that cater to different budgets and preferences. Some popular options include the Whale Coast Hotel, The Marine Hermanus, and the Misty Waves Boutique Hotel.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Voelklip: Staying in Voelklip itself makes for easy access to the beach and its surrounding amenities as well as other nearby beaches such as Grotto Beach and Blue Flag Beach.

  2. Hermanus Central: For those who prefer being closer to the town's restaurants, shops, and other attractions, staying in Hermanus Central is a great option while still being just a short drive away from Voelklip Beach.

  3. Westcliff & Eastcliff: These residential areas offer a variety of accommodation options with stunning sea views and quick access to both Voelklip Beach and the town center.

Beach Amenities

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Restroom facilities
  • Picnic areas with tables and benches
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Children's playground nearby
  • Parking available close to the beach

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