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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
GROTTO BEACH, HERMANUS, SOUTH AFRICA BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 19° 25° 23° 20° 16°
3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 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°
Fri 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 19° 26° 27° 24° 20°
4% 3% 2% 0% 4% 4% 32% 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 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 22° 29° 28° 25° 19°
0% 0% 0% 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°
Sun 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 16° 15° 18° 22° 22° 19° 17°
0% 0% 51% 78% 28% 27% 45% 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°
Mon 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 13° 18° 25° 27° 25° 20°
0% 0% 0% 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°
Tue 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 19° 24° 31° 32° 28° 24°
0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 3% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 25° 28° 32° 30° 27° 24°
4% 12% 34% 54% 34% 80% 49% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
1.3m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 12.2s 14.2s 13.6s
Fri 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s
Sat 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.1s
Sun 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
32
kmh
25
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
1.0m
0.7m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.5s 10.5s 12.0s 11.8s
Mon 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
9.8s 10.5s 10.6s 10.7s 10.7s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s
Tue 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
0.8m
1.7m
1.6m
1.1m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
10.3s 10.1s 10.1s 10.3s 10.6s 10.8s 10.9s 11.0s
Wed 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
10.2s 8.9s 10.4s 13.4s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.6s
Thu 28th March
4:43 AM 10:53 AM 5:02 PM 10:57 PM
1.80 0.40 1.60 0.50
Fri 29th March
5:10 AM 11:21 AM 5:32 PM 11:25 PM
1.70 0.50 1.60 0.60
Sat 30th March
5:40 AM 11:54 AM 6:07 PM
1.60 0.50 1.50
Sun 31st March
12:00 AM 6:18 AM 12:34 PM 6:53 PM
0.70 1.50 0.60 1.40
Mon 1st April
12:49 AM 7:10 AM 1:36 PM 8:05 PM
0.80 1.40 0.70 1.30
Tue 2nd April
2:18 AM 8:40 AM 3:26 PM 10:01 PM
0.90 1.30 0.80 1.30
Wed 3rd April
4:40 AM 10:48 AM 5:19 PM 11:41 PM
0.80 1.30 0.70 1.40
Thu 28th March
26°
0.0mm
15kmh S
4%
Fri 29th March
28°
0.0mm
10kmh S
6%
Sat 30th March
30°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
0%
Sun 31st March
22°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
28%
Mon 1st April
20°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
0%
Tue 2nd April
27°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
1%
Wed 3rd April
31°
0.4mm
13kmh NW
34%
Thu 4th April
30°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
10%
Fri 5th April
27°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
20%
Sat 6th April
29°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
24%
Sun 7th April
30°
0.0mm
21kmh S
35%
Mon 8th April
31°
0.0mm
24kmh SSW
58%
Tue 9th April
28°
0.1mm
24kmh SSE
31%
Wed 10th April
21°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° 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 very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 18%.

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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