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Hermanus kitesurf, windsurf and surf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Hermanus is an ocean spot on the Walker Bay coast, east of the town center. The rocky coast with beach sections offers wave conditions for advanced riders. Hermanus is world-famous for southern right whale watching (June-November). The spot is more exposed than the lagoon and suits experienced riders.
Spot forecast for Hermanus
Sunrise 05:54 · Sunset 19:00
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 8.6 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
Hermanus: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
212h
in November · 20 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 13 rideable days a month and 212 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is July, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 151 mm.
Monthly averages: Hermanus
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 127 h | 27 °C | 21 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 102 h | 28 °C | 32 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 106 h | 26 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 12.5 | 125 h | 24 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 3.0 | 22 h | 21 °C | 42 mm |
| June | 1.5 | 10 h | 18 °C | 102 mm |
| July | 1.0 | 5 h | 16 °C | 151 mm |
| August | 1.0 | 6 h | 17 °C | 59 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 89 h | 19 °C | 40 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 106 h | 23 °C | 40 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 212 h | 26 °C | 32 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 121 h | 26 °C | 21 mm |
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Technical details of Hermanus spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE and ESE from October to March. Rocky coast creates interesting waves. Tide affects access to beach sections. Best at mid-tide.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves 1 to 2m on rocky and sandy bottom. Water at 14-18°C, 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Current. Kelp possible.
Parking
Parking in Hermanus streets or at the New Harbour. Safe tourist area.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) onshore to side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. Walker Bay sometimes amplifies the wind. ESE also works. Thermal early afternoon.
Hazards
Rocks: very rocky coast, careful when landing. Sharks (great whites) in Walker Bay. Whales in season — keep distance, it's required by law. Kelp. Current.
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