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Beach Weather Today in Grotto Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 25kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Grotto Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:53 PM. The skies should be very 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 Grotto Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

GROTTO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:30 AM 07:53 PM

01:46 AM

03:03 PM

Sun 14th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	12°	12°	19°	24°	23°	20°	16°
5%	0%	9%	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°

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:11 AM

04:00 PM

Mon 15th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	14°	14°	21°	26°	25°	22°	17°
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°

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:40 AM

04:58 PM

Tue 16th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

16°	15°	15°	21°	22°	23°	21°	17°
0%	3%	9%	51%	46%	0%	0%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:12 AM

05:57 PM

Wed 17th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

17°	17°	16°	18°	19°	19°	17°	15°
100%	83%	70%	87%	79%	0%	32%	0%
0.2mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:49 AM

06:55 PM

Thu 18th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	13°	13°	19°	22°	22°	20°	18°
0%	2%	31%	17%	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°	16°	16°	16°

05:31 AM 07:56 PM

04:33 AM

07:51 PM

Fri 19th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

17°	15°	16°	22°	27°	27°	23°	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
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

05:32 AM 07:57 PM

05:24 AM

08:41 PM

Sat 20th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

18°	17°	18°	25°	31°	32°	28°	23°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°	16°

05:30 AM 07:53 PM

01:46 AM

03:03 PM

Sun 14th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	12 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh	22 kmh	25 kmh	23 kmh	21 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m	0.5m

12.4s	12.3s	12.0s	11.8s	11.7s	11.5s	11.2s	11.2s

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:11 AM

04:00 PM

Mon 15th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
17 kmh	19 kmh	15 kmh	12 kmh	17 kmh	24 kmh	24 kmh	21 kmh

0.5m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.5m	0.7m	0.7m	0.5m

11.1s	11.2s	11.3s	11.7s	12.0s	12.2s	12.5s	12.6s

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:40 AM

04:58 PM

Tue 16th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	15 kmh	4 kmh	13 kmh	23 kmh	27 kmh	32 kmh	34 kmh

0.4m	0.2m	0.3m	0.7m	1.0m	1.1m	1.1m	0.9m

12.7s	12.6s	12.5s	12.4s	12.3s	12.2s	12.3s	8.8s

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:12 AM

05:57 PM

Wed 17th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
20 kmh	35 kmh	32 kmh	32 kmh	32 kmh	28 kmh	26 kmh	26 kmh

0.8m	1.0m	0.6m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.9m	0.6m

9.5s	14.3s	10.6s	11.4s	11.3s	11.0s	12.4s	10.0s

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:49 AM

06:55 PM

Thu 18th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh	3 kmh	13 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	29 kmh

0.5m	0.8m	0.8m	0.8m	1.2m	1.8m	1.8m	2.0m

9.7s	10.9s	10.1s	10.4s	11.1s	11.5s	11.4s	11.4s

05:31 AM 07:56 PM

04:33 AM

07:51 PM

Fri 19th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
29 kmh	29 kmh	30 kmh	27 kmh	31 kmh	37 kmh	42 kmh	45 kmh

1.9m	1.7m	1.5m	1.2m	1.3m	1.8m	2.1m	1.9m

11.3s	11.2s	10.9s	10.6s	11.5s	13.2s	12.7s	12.0s

05:32 AM 07:57 PM

05:24 AM

08:41 PM

Sat 20th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
46 kmh	41 kmh	37 kmh	32 kmh	31 kmh	40 kmh	49 kmh	49 kmh

1.6m	1.6m	1.3m	1.0m	1.2m	1.8m	2.2m	2.0m

11.9s	11.6s	11.0s	10.7s	10.7s	13.6s	19.0s	18.0s

05:30 AM 07:53 PM

01:46 AM

03:03 PM

Sun 14th December

5:19 AM	11:31 AM	6:12 PM

0.73	1.44	0.60

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:11 AM

04:00 PM

Mon 15th December

12:18 AM	6:13 AM	12:20 PM	6:54 PM

1.31	0.71	1.47	0.55

05:30 AM 07:54 PM

02:40 AM

04:58 PM

Tue 16th December

1:01 AM	6:59 AM	1:02 PM	7:31 PM

1.37	0.66	1.50	0.50

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:12 AM

05:57 PM

Wed 17th December

1:39 AM	7:39 AM	1:40 PM	8:05 PM

1.44	0.62	1.54	0.45

05:31 AM 07:55 PM

03:49 AM

06:55 PM

Thu 18th December

2:15 AM	8:16 AM	2:17 PM	8:38 PM

1.50	0.57	1.57	0.41

05:31 AM 07:56 PM

04:33 AM

07:51 PM

Fri 19th December

2:50 AM	8:51 AM	2:52 PM	9:11 PM

1.55	0.53	1.60	0.38

05:32 AM 07:57 PM

05:24 AM

08:41 PM

Sat 20th December

3:24 AM	9:25 AM	3:27 PM	9:43 PM

1.59	0.51	1.61	0.36

Sun 14th December

24°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
1%

Mon 15th December

27°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
0%

Tue 16th December

24°
0.0mm
22kmh WNW
26%

Wed 17th December

20°
0.3mm
27kmh SSW
56%

Thu 18th December

23°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
6%

Fri 19th December

28°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
0%

Sat 20th December

32°
0.0mm
16kmh S
0%

Sun 21st December

31°
0.0mm
21kmh S
7%

Mon 22nd December

33°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
12%

Tue 23rd December

28°
0.0mm
15kmh W
2%

Wed 24th December

28°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
40%

Thu 25th December

27°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
5%

Fri 26th December

23°
0.0mm
20kmh WSW
19%

Sat 27th December

21°
0.3mm
22kmh WSW
43%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Grotto Beach

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 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 16%.

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

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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:

Swimming: With its calm waters and lifeguards on duty during peak season, Grotto Beach is safe for swimmers of all ages.
Sunbathing: The wide sandy beach offers ample space to lay out your towel or rent a sun lounger to soak up some sun.
Beach walks: With its long stretch of coastline, Grotto Beach is ideal for leisurely strolls or brisk walks.
Beach sports: The flat surface of the beach makes it perfect for playing volleyball, frisbee or soccer.
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.
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:

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

Areas to Stay In

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.
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.