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Hermanus right now
- High26°
- Low14°
- Sea15°
- Sunrise06:07
- Sunset18:52
Today’s tides
- ▲ High 02:47 1.70 m
- ▼ Low 08:50 0.25 m
- ▲ High 14:57 1.86 m
- ▼ Low 21:17 0.17 m
Harmonic prediction for Hermanus, heights above chart datum. Check the SA Navy tide tables before boating or diving.
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Local News
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UPDATE: Power restored
06 October 2026 @ 08:45 NOTICE: Gansbaai Administration affected by unplanned Eskom Power Outage 06 October 2026 @ 07:45 The unplanned…
Today's restaurant specials
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Riposo Italian Eatery
Coastal Onrus trattoria serving wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta nightly
ClosedSpecials today
Char'd Grill & Wine Bar
Steampunk-inspired steakhouse serving dry-aged steaks over open flame
ClosedSpecials today
Panarottis Whale Coast
Family Italian pizzeria in Sandbaai's Whale Coast Mall
ClosedSpecials today
Biga Artisan Bakery & Cafe
Wine-village artisan bakery and cafe serving bread, wood-fired pizza and bistro lunches
ClosedSpecials today
Featured listings
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Ocean Creek Spur
Family-friendly Spur steak-and-grill branch in Sandbaai's Whale Coast Mall
ClosedSpecials today
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Road House Cinema at Whale Coast Mall
More than just movies — first-run films, live theatre and broadcast events at Whale Coast Mall
Closed
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Vetshop Station Mall
EberVet pet food, treats and basic healthcare, inside the Checkers Centre
Closed
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Overberg Choir
A new community choir for the Cape Whale Coast — no audition needed
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Hermanus
A vibrant coastal hub famous as one of the world's premier land-based whale-watching destinations, filled with bustling restaurants, art galleries and scenic cliff paths.
Sandbaai
A relaxed, fast-growing residential suburb popular with young families, offering affordable coastal living right next to a busy commercial shopping center.
Onrus
A charming, artistic seaside village loved for its laid-back holiday vibe, tidal pools and a popular surfing and bodyboarding beach.
Vermont
A quiet, green eco-suburb nestled between the mountains and the sea, known for its abundant birdlife, natural milkwood forests and scenic salt pan.
Hawston
A historic, close-knit fishing village with a rich cultural heritage, featuring a blue-flag beach, a picturesque harbor and panoramic ocean views.
Fisherhaven
A peaceful, rustic lagoon-side village popular for water sports and famous for its resident herd of wild horses that roam the wetlands.
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