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Grotto Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Grotto Beach is a vast white sand beach in Hermanus, Blue Flag certified. It stretches 5km along Walker Bay. The kite spot is on the eastern part of the beach, away from swimming areas. Moderate wave conditions with onshore SE wind. The beach is stunning with mountain views and, in season, whales are visible from the beach.
Spot forecast for Grotto Beach
Sunrise 05:54 · Sunset 19:00
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.7 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Grotto Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
262h
in November · 20.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 15 rideable days a month and 262 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 160 mm.
Monthly averages: Grotto Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 168 h | 26 °C | 21 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 141 h | 26 °C | 25 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 159 h | 24 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 13.5 | 150 h | 22 °C | 63 mm |
| May | 4.5 | 34 h | 20 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 3.0 | 15 h | 18 °C | 104 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 13 h | 16 °C | 160 mm |
| August | 2.0 | 14 h | 17 °C | 58 mm |
| September | 12.0 | 130 h | 19 °C | 33 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 155 h | 21 °C | 31 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 262 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
| December | 15.0 | 157 h | 25 °C | 19 mm |
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Technical details of Grotto Beach spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE and ESE from October to March. Rideable at all tides. Low tide offers an immense beach. Moderate waves 0.5 to 1.5m. Possibility to alternate between ocean and lagoon depending on conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves on sandy bottom. Water at 14-18°C, 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Moderate lateral current in strong SE. Walker Bay swell.
Parking
Large free parking at Grotto Beach entrance. Safe tourist area. Toilets and showers available.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) blows onshore to side-onshore on this south-facing beach, 15-25 knots from October to March. Steady and consistent wind. ESE is also very good. Thermal early afternoon.
Hazards
Sharks: great whites present in Walker Bay. Whales in season (June-November) — keep your distance. Lateral current in strong SE. Occasional jellyfish.
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