Beaches In Hermanus | Onrus Beach

Onrus Beach

Onrus Beach, Hermanus is situated near the popular summer camp spot Onrus Caravan Park. This beach in Hermanus is perfect for the surfer looking for a summer break and a cool wave!

For the surfers keen to catch a summer break…

The beach is the most popular beach on the western side of Hermanus for holidaymakers; no need to drive through town to find a good beach. The wonderful thing about Hermanus is that the ocean is on your doorstep.

There is a large parking bay above the beach, pack your slip slops as there is a bit of walking over gravel and tar to do. There is a smaller tarred parking bay below the large one but I would recommend you stay away from it during the festive season as there probably won’t be space for you and you will end up having to make quite a detour in the traffic.

Onrus Beach is a large beach, plenty of access to the water’s edge and lots of space, enough for your umbrella, cooler box and all of your kid’s goodies. The stretch of sand is quite out in the open and the wind can really blow, so drive your umbrella spoke deep into the sand to avoid it blowing over.

It is a great beach with lots of space and enough showers, bathrooms and changing rooms. There is a restaurant right on the beach and a café that makes delicious fish and chips, perfect for an afternoon snack.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season, please note that Onrus is not the best beach to swim at, as there is a notable drop into the sea and the waves and currents are quite strong.

If you are looking for the perfect wave, Onrus is another favourite amongst surfers and bodyboarders, it offers a fun left wave!

The Onrus Lagoon lies to one side of the beach and is well liked by parents as young children can splash around and swim in shallow, calm water. However, the water of the lagoon is not always clean, so bear that in mind if your little one is drinking the water from their bucket.

ShowMe Hermanus rates Onrus Beach as one of the best to surf/bodyboard at!

Location: Atlantic Drive, Onrus, Hermanus