Beach Weather in Grotto Beach, Hermanus, South Africa

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Beach Weather Today in Grotto Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is very warm and perfect 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 side shore and moderate at 28kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Grotto Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:12 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average 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.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

GROTTO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 13° 17° 24° 26° 22° 17°
1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 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 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 20° 28° 30° 26° 20°
100% 88% 33% 9% 7% 9% 6% 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°
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 23° 30° 33° 26° 22°
13% 5% 32% 18% 87% 0% 15% 20%
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 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 18° 22° 29° 31° 24° 20°
12% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 10% 14%
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 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 17° 16° 19° 27° 28° 21° 15°
17% 7% 5% 2% 3% 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°
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 16° 19° 22° 19° 14°
0% 9% 51% 93% 61% 17% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 15° 23° 26° 22° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
12.4s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.1s 10.8s 10.0s 9.7s
Fri 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
9.3s 10.9s 10.9s 14.2s 14.0s 13.5s 13.2s 13.0s
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
13.0s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.4s
Sun 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
12.2s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.2s
Mon 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
1.0m
1.3m
1.1m
0.6m
0.7m
11.3s 11.6s 11.5s 10.4s 9.6s 9.4s 9.9s 9.4s
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
9.3s 10.6s 11.1s 11.2s 11.3s 11.3s 11.3s 11.4s
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
11.7s 12.7s 13.7s 12.5s 12.0s 12.7s 13.5s 13.2s
Thu 24th April
12:27 AM 6:50 AM 12:57 PM 6:59 PM
1.60 0.42 1.56 0.43
Fri 25th April
1:11 AM 7:33 AM 1:41 PM 7:42 PM
1.76 0.26 1.69 0.32
Sat 26th April
1:53 AM 8:14 AM 2:22 PM 8:24 PM
1.88 0.14 1.79 0.23
Sun 27th April
2:34 AM 8:54 AM 3:03 PM 9:06 PM
1.96 0.07 1.84 0.19
Mon 28th April
3:16 AM 9:35 AM 3:45 PM 9:49 PM
1.97 0.07 1.85 0.20
Tue 29th April
3:59 AM 10:17 AM 4:27 PM 10:33 PM
1.92 0.13 1.80 0.26
Wed 30th April
4:43 AM 11:00 AM 5:11 PM 11:20 PM
1.82 0.24 1.71 0.37
Thu 24th April
26°
0.0mm
4kmh N
1%
Fri 25th April
30°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
31%
Sat 26th April
33°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
23%
Sun 27th April
32°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
5%
Mon 28th April
30°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
4%
Tue 29th April
22°
0.3mm
12kmh S
28%
Wed 30th April
27°
0.0mm
8kmh S
1%
Thu 1st May
25°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
19%
Fri 2nd May
28°
0.0mm
8kmh E
14%
Sat 3rd May
28°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
7%
Sun 4th May
25°
0.0mm
11kmh NW
3%
Mon 5th May
17°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
56%
Tue 6th May
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
18%
Wed 7th May
20°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
16%

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 no rainy days at all. 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

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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