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Hermanus Lagoon kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Hermanus Lagoon (Klein River Lagoon) is a brackish water lagoon behind Grotto Beach in Hermanus. It's the most popular kite spot in the region, offering perfect flat water in a stunning setting with mountains as a backdrop. The lagoon is ideal for beginners and freestyle thanks to its calm, shallow waters. Hermanus is also the whale watching capital of the world (June-November).
Spot forecast for Hermanus Lagoon
Sunrise 05:54 · Sunset 19:00
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Hermanus Lagoon: 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: Hermanus Lagoon
| 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 Hermanus Lagoon spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Lagoon water level varies — when the mouth is open (connected to the sea), the level drops. The lagoon works best when the water level is high. Wind picks up around noon-1pm.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Perfect flat water in the lagoon. Shallow water, sandy bottom. Brackish water at 16-20°C, 3/2 wetsuit often sufficient. No waves or significant current.
Parking
Parking at the end of Grotto Beach road. Free access. Safe tourist area. Restaurants and facilities nearby in Hermanus.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) blows side-onshore on the lagoon, channeled by the topography. Strength 15-25 knots from October to March. Wind is steady and thermal in the early afternoon. The lagoon is well exposed to SE thanks to the opening towards the sea.
Hazards
Sea urchins and shells on some bottom areas. Variable water level. Respect swimming zones and other users. Intense sun.
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