Swimming in Hermanus in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Hermanus in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Hermanus is:

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 60°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 54°F to 62°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 3.1in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Hermanus in august?

No... The water temperature in Hermanus in august is cold

Swimming in Hermanus in august is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 60°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 62°F).

Note also that in august, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 58°F, 3.1in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 79.49 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Hermanus in august

August
Average sea temperature 60°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 59°F
Maximum outside temperature 63°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 16.2mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 3.1in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(14%)
Humidity 80%
Visibility in kilometers 9.68km
Cloud cover 30%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Hermanus

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Durban in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in august66°F68°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in august70°F73°Fcool swimming
East London in august69°F71°Fcool swimming
George in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Margate in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in august56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in august71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in august70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Knysna in august62°F66°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in august63°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in august: sea temperature by city

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