Hermanus - 2026-09-17

The gale off Sievers Point battered Walker Bay into a bruised expanse of slate-grey water and wind-whipped whitecaps. Out in the heavy chop, a dark fluke slice through the water before a marine mammal briefly emerged amid the rolling swells. Then, catching the gale horizontally, a V-shaped blow tore mist across the surface, followed immediately by the barnacle-studded callosities of a heavy Southern Right head breaking the foam to square up against the surge. As the gale peaked, the massive, sleek dark contour of its back rode parallel through the trough, a quiet monument of resilience carving grace through the chaos of the deep.

Hermanus - 2026-09-15

Windy Wonders at Gearings Point

It was a blustery day in Hermanus, but that didn't deter whale enthusiasts from gathering at the famous Gearings Point. The choppy, deep blue bay, was alive with activity as Southern Right whales braved the waves.

From the vantage point overlooking the cliffs and the colorful sculpture, spectators watched in awe. Despite the wind whipping around them, they had a fantastic view of the gentle giants.

We spotted one magnificent whale performing a head breach, its barnacle-covered rostrum breaking the surface amidst the white spray. Shortly after, another whale delighted the crowd by slapping its massive tail fluke against the water, sending up a plume of foam near the rocky shore where cormorants rested.

The day offered a spectacular display of nature's power and grace, a true highlight of the whale-watching season.

Hermanus - 2026-09-14

High above the sandstone cliffs of Sievers Point, a V-shaped blow marks the arrival of a Southern Right Whale returning to sheltered coastal shallows to nurse and calve. Gliding alongside the mother is a newborn calf with a rare brindle coat of light grey, amber, and mottled white patches. As the mother shields her offspring from the nearshore surf, the calf practices clumsy breaths before both whales descend into the deep green depths, leaving the coast in quiet reverence