Beach Weather in Voelklip Beach, Hermanus, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Voelklip Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 4.8mm of light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 63kmh from the North. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Voelklip Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:00 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 14° which is too cold 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

VOELKLIP BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 14° 14° 12° 10° 11°
0% 7% 33% 19% 100% 100% 100% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm 0.9mm 1.3mm 0.5mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
89% 83% 94% 53% 89% 83% 55% 84%
0.7mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
90% 74% 76% 79% 32% 83% 51% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 10°
71% 100% 98% 71% 49% 41% 0% 1%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 12°
0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 9% 16% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 15° 16° 15° 13°
10% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14° 13°
20% 73% 98% 96% 96% 67% 9% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
46
kmh
54
kmh
61
kmh
50
kmh
60
kmh
63
kmh
50
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
2.5m
2.4m
2.1m
12.8s 13.1s 14.6s 14.8s 15.3s 15.9s 15.8s 15.8s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
49
kmh
51
kmh
53
kmh
45
kmh
38
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
2.0m
2.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
0.7m
16.0s 15.9s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.2s 14.9s 14.6s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
46
kmh
41
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
0.9m
0.6m
14.3s 14.1s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
19
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
12.4s 12.5s 12.7s 12.9s 13.1s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
0
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
12.6s 12.7s 12.3s 12.0s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
11.9s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.9s 12.5s 13.9s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
15.2s 14.4s 14.1s 13.6s 13.3s 13.5s 13.7s 13.4s
Sat 27th July
1:32 AM 7:34 AM 1:37 PM 8:03 PM
0.50 1.50 0.60 1.70
Sun 28th July
2:36 AM 8:38 AM 2:42 PM 9:09 PM
0.60 1.40 0.70 1.60
Mon 29th July
3:53 AM 9:58 AM 4:04 PM 10:29 PM
0.70 1.40 0.80 1.50
Tue 30th July
5:18 AM 11:29 AM 5:35 PM 11:52 PM
0.70 1.40 0.80 1.50
Wed 31st July
6:32 AM 12:46 PM 6:51 PM
0.60 1.40 0.70
Thu 1st August
1:01 AM 7:29 AM 1:42 PM 7:49 PM
1.50 0.60 1.50 0.60
Fri 2nd August
1:53 AM 8:14 AM 2:27 PM 8:35 PM
1.60 0.50 1.60 0.60
Sat 27th July
15°
4.8mm
48kmh WNW
55%
Sun 28th July
12°
3.1mm
43kmh WSW
78%
Mon 29th July
14°
1.6mm
35kmh NW
73%
Tue 30th July
13°
0.2mm
18kmh SSE
53%
Wed 31st July
12°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
5%
Thu 1st August
17°
0.0mm
19kmh E
2%
Fri 2nd August
15°
0.0mm
11kmh W
58%
Sat 3rd August
16°
0.0mm
22kmh NW
22%
Sun 4th August
17°
0.0mm
30kmh NW
28%
Mon 5th August
17°
0.0mm
33kmh NW
8%
Tue 6th August
14°
1.6mm
31kmh WSW
78%
Wed 7th August
15°
0.3mm
18kmh WNW
35%
Thu 8th August
13°
0.8mm
26kmh ESE
69%
Fri 9th August
17°
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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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