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Beach Weather Today in Grotto Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 27%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Grotto Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:16 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 24%.

GROTTO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:27 AM 06:16 PM

08:24 AM

08:21 PM

Fri 14th August

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

13°	11°	11°	13°	18°	18°	14°	11°
14%	19%	100%	20%	63%	0%	0%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:26 AM 06:16 PM

08:52 AM

09:25 PM

Sat 15th August

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

10°	10°	9°	12°	18°	21°	15°	13°
22%	14%	11%	6%	5%	0%	8%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:24 AM 06:17 PM

09:19 AM

10:27 PM

Sun 16th August

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

13°	12°	11°	13°	19°	19°	14°	12°
100%	92%	11%	7%	4%	4%	6%	7%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:23 AM 06:18 PM

09:47 AM

11:28 PM

Mon 17th August

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

11°	11°	11°	14°	19°	19°	15°	13°
5%	6%	6%	6%	4%	1%	8%	22%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:22 AM 06:19 PM

10:16 AM

No moonset

Tue 18th August

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

13°	11°	11°	13°	19°	18°	15°	11°
22%	4%	10%	3%	0%	6%	3%	5%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	14°	14°	14°

07:21 AM 06:19 PM

10:48 AM

12:29 AM

Wed 19th August

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

11°	11°	11°	12°	16°	16°	13°	11°
12%	29%	25%	1%	1%	2%	2%	5%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:20 AM 06:20 PM

11:26 AM

01:30 AM

Thu 20th August

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

10°	9°	8°	10°	16°	17°	14°	10°
4%	1%	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°

07:27 AM 06:16 PM

08:24 AM

08:21 PM

Fri 14th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
20 kmh	21 kmh	24 kmh	29 kmh	26 kmh	22 kmh	17 kmh	14 kmh

0.5m	0.8m	0.8m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.4m	0.5m

15.3s	15.0s	14.6s	14.5s	14.4s	14.3s	13.9s	13.6s

07:26 AM 06:16 PM

08:52 AM

09:25 PM

Sat 15th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	13 kmh	5 kmh	2 kmh	5 kmh	11 kmh	14 kmh	10 kmh

1.0m	0.8m	0.1m	0.1m	0.5m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m

13.5s	13.3s	13.6s	13.4s	13.3s	13.2s	13.0s	13.1s

07:24 AM 06:17 PM

09:19 AM

10:27 PM

Sun 16th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
1 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	17 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	12 kmh	12 kmh

0.1m	0.2m	0.3m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.4m	0.4m

13.6s	13.5s	13.4s	13.4s	13.6s	14.1s	13.8s	13.9s

07:23 AM 06:18 PM

09:47 AM

11:28 PM

Mon 17th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	14 kmh	13 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh	6 kmh	13 kmh	10 kmh

0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.2m	0.1m	0.4m	0.4m	0.5m

13.7s	13.4s	13.2s	12.9s	12.7s	12.8s	12.9s	12.9s

07:22 AM 06:19 PM

10:16 AM

No moonset

Tue 18th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	28 kmh	28 kmh	24 kmh	17 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	10 kmh

0.6m	0.7m	0.7m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m

12.8s	12.7s	12.6s	12.5s	12.4s	12.3s	12.3s	12.2s

07:21 AM 06:19 PM

10:48 AM

12:29 AM

Wed 19th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
16 kmh	17 kmh	18 kmh	22 kmh	27 kmh	30 kmh	32 kmh	34 kmh

0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m

12.1s	11.9s	11.9s	11.8s	11.7s	11.7s	11.6s	11.5s

07:20 AM 06:20 PM

11:26 AM

01:30 AM

Thu 20th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
37 kmh	37 kmh	39 kmh	40 kmh	39 kmh	36 kmh	35 kmh	33 kmh

0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.2m

11.4s	11.4s	11.4s	11.3s	11.2s	11.2s	11.2s	11.2s

07:27 AM 06:16 PM

08:24 AM

08:21 PM

Fri 14th August

4:08 AM	10:12 AM	4:24 PM	10:41 PM

1.64	0.03	1.79	0.02

07:26 AM 06:16 PM

08:52 AM

09:25 PM

Sat 15th August

4:44 AM	10:45 AM	4:59 PM	11:16 PM

1.60	0.09	1.74	0.09

07:24 AM 06:17 PM

09:19 AM

10:27 PM

Sun 16th August

5:19 AM	11:17 AM	5:32 PM	11:48 PM

1.52	0.19	1.63	0.20

07:23 AM 06:18 PM

09:47 AM

11:28 PM

Mon 17th August

5:54 AM	11:46 AM	6:05 PM

1.40	0.31	1.49

07:22 AM 06:19 PM

10:16 AM

No moonset

Tue 18th August

12:20 AM	6:28 AM	12:14 PM	6:37 PM

0.33	1.27	0.45	1.33

07:21 AM 06:19 PM

10:48 AM

12:29 AM

Wed 19th August

12:50 AM	7:05 AM	12:41 PM	7:10 PM

0.46	1.13	0.59	1.17

07:20 AM 06:20 PM

11:26 AM

01:30 AM

Thu 20th August

1:25 AM	7:54 AM	1:13 PM	7:55 PM

0.59	1.01	0.73	1.03

Fri 14th August

18°
0.0mm
23kmh NW
27%

Sat 15th August

21°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
20%

Sun 16th August

20°
0.0mm
11kmh NW
28%

Mon 17th August

19°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
7%

Tue 18th August

20°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
6%

Wed 19th August

16°
0.0mm
23kmh S
9%

Thu 20th August

18°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
0%

Fri 21st August

18°
0.0mm
10kmh E
3%

Sat 22nd August

20°
0.0mm
14kmh S
16%

Sun 23rd August

22°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
0%

Mon 24th August

26°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
5%

Tue 25th August

26°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
0%

Wed 26th August

25°
0.0mm
8kmh S
0%

Thu 27th August

23°
0.0mm
13kmh S
0%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Grotto Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 9%.

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.