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Jan Best	Feb Best	Mar Best	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec Best
24° Tan	25° Tan	24° Tan	23° Tan	21°	19°	19°	19°	19°	20°	21° Tan	23° Tan
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Beach Weather Today in Grotto Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 40kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Grotto Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:34 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

GROTTO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:31 AM 07:34 PM

12:25 AM

10:35 AM

Thu 21st November

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

16°	17°	16°	22°	27°	25°	24°	19°
60%	65%	74%	15%	8%	8%	5%	5%
0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:31 AM 07:35 PM

01:00 AM

11:38 AM

Fri 22nd November

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

18°	17°	17°	22°	23°	22°	19°	15°
0%	0%	3%	14%	71%	9%	1%	16%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:31 AM 07:36 PM

01:30 AM

12:36 PM

Sat 23rd November

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

14°	14°	14°	20°	23°	23°	20°	16°
18%	37%	37%	18%	5%	4%	1%	10%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:30 AM 07:37 PM

01:55 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 24th November

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

15°	14°	15°	22°	25°	25°	20°	16°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	15%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:30 AM 07:38 PM

02:19 AM

02:28 PM

Mon 25th November

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

15°	15°	15°	19°	22°	21°	19°	16°
29%	59%	51%	0%	0%	8%	26%	39%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	17°	17°	17°

05:30 AM 07:39 PM

02:41 AM

03:23 PM

Tue 26th November

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

14°	14°	15°	17°	18°	19°	18°	15°
29%	67%	51%	50%	65%	19%	2%	0%
0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

05:29 AM 07:40 PM

03:05 AM

04:18 PM

Wed 27th November

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

15°	14°	15°	19°	23°	24°	23°	18°
0%	0%	0%	1%	4%	3%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

05:31 AM 07:34 PM

12:25 AM

10:35 AM

Thu 21st November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
40 kmh	33 kmh	28 kmh	28 kmh	29 kmh	36 kmh	38 kmh	36 kmh

1.3m	1.1m	0.8m	0.9m	0.9m	1.1m	1.1m	1.1m

11.5s	11.7s	11.7s	11.7s	11.6s	11.5s	11.6s	12.3s

05:31 AM 07:35 PM

01:00 AM

11:38 AM

Fri 22nd November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
30 kmh	15 kmh	3 kmh	9 kmh	22 kmh	21 kmh	19 kmh	16 kmh

0.9m	0.6m	0.1m	0.1m	0.5m	0.8m	0.6m	0.4m

14.1s	13.2s	13.1s	13.1s	13.0s	12.7s	12.6s	12.5s

05:31 AM 07:36 PM

01:30 AM

12:36 PM

Sat 23rd November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	11 kmh	2 kmh	5 kmh	15 kmh	23 kmh	25 kmh	23 kmh

0.2m	0.2m	0.1m	0.2m	0.4m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m

12.5s	12.4s	12.3s	12.3s	12.1s	12.0s	11.8s	11.7s

05:30 AM 07:37 PM

01:55 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 24th November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	21 kmh	16 kmh	5 kmh	21 kmh	22 kmh	26 kmh	21 kmh

0.6m	0.5m	0.3m	0.3m	0.5m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m

11.6s	11.5s	11.4s	11.3s	11.2s	11.1s	10.9s	10.9s

05:30 AM 07:38 PM

02:19 AM

02:28 PM

Mon 25th November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	14 kmh	15 kmh	13 kmh	19 kmh	22 kmh	24 kmh	23 kmh

0.4m	0.4m	0.6m	0.9m	0.9m	1.0m	0.9m	0.8m

10.7s	10.2s	10.2s	9.9s	12.2s	16.4s	14.8s	13.8s

05:30 AM 07:39 PM

02:41 AM

03:23 PM

Tue 26th November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	28 kmh	23 kmh	22 kmh	28 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh

0.8m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	0.9m	1.3m	1.4m

13.0s	12.6s	12.0s	11.7s	11.6s	11.4s	11.2s	11.0s

05:29 AM 07:40 PM

03:05 AM

04:18 PM

Wed 27th November

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
36 kmh	34 kmh	27 kmh	28 kmh	31 kmh	37 kmh	41 kmh	42 kmh

1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.6m	1.7m	1.8m	1.6m

10.8s	11.5s	13.3s	13.2s	13.2s	12.8s	11.2s	9.0s

05:31 AM 07:34 PM

12:25 AM

10:35 AM

Thu 21st November

12:40 AM	7:03 AM	1:30 PM	7:23 PM

0.59	1.43	0.71	1.29

05:31 AM 07:35 PM

01:00 AM

11:38 AM

Fri 22nd November

1:46 AM	8:14 AM	2:58 PM	8:44 PM

0.69	1.37	0.76	1.21

05:31 AM 07:36 PM

01:30 AM

12:36 PM

Sat 23rd November

3:06 AM	9:34 AM	4:24 PM	10:13 PM

0.74	1.36	0.75	1.20

05:30 AM 07:37 PM

01:55 AM

01:33 PM

Sun 24th November

4:22 AM	10:44 AM	5:27 PM	11:23 PM

0.75	1.39	0.69	1.25

05:30 AM 07:38 PM

02:19 AM

02:28 PM

Mon 25th November

5:21 AM	11:36 AM	6:13 PM

0.72	1.45	0.61

05:30 AM 07:39 PM

02:41 AM

03:23 PM

Tue 26th November

12:12 AM	6:08 AM	12:18 PM	6:49 PM

1.32	0.67	1.51	0.53

05:29 AM 07:40 PM

03:05 AM

04:18 PM

Wed 27th November

12:51 AM	6:47 AM	12:54 PM	7:21 PM

1.39	0.61	1.57	0.46

Thu 21st November

27°
0.1mm
13kmh SW
30%

Fri 22nd November

23°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
14%

Sat 23rd November

24°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
16%

Sun 24th November

25°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
1%

Mon 25th November

22°
0.0mm
21kmh W
26%

Tue 26th November

19°
0.2mm
23kmh SW
35%

Wed 27th November

24°
0.0mm
24kmh SSE
1%

Thu 28th November

27°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
3%

Fri 29th November

30°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
3%

Sat 30th November

28°
0.0mm
18kmh W
0%

Sun 1st December

25°
0.0mm
19kmh WSW
6%

Mon 2nd December

22°
0.0mm
25kmh SSW
32%

Tue 3rd December

24°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
10%

Wed 4th December

27°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
6%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Grotto Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° 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 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 13%.

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.