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Western Cape beaches

Which Western Cape beach is best right now? 123 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 9:04 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

  1. 16.5Good

    Curlew Strand

    West Coast District Municipality

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    16°C61°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    15 km/h9 mph
    Waves
    1.7 m6 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 7.9
  2. Silver Stream Beach - panoramio26.4Good

    Silverstroomstrand

    City of Cape Town

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    14°C57°F
    Water
    17°C62°F
    Wind
    5 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    2.0 m6 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 6.9
  3. 7 Sunset Dr, St Helena Bay, 7282, South Africa - panoramio36.2Good

    Britannia Beach

    Western Cape

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    16°C60°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    13 km/h8 mph
    Waves
    1.9 m6 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 6.1

Western Cape today

A fair day for the beach across Western Cape: 0 of 120 scored beaches are good right now, best in Western Western Cape, water is 5 to 18°C41 to 64°F, and wind averages 9 km/h5 mph (light wind). Read at 9:04 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Western Cape

116 of 118 beaches scored, 0 good now

4.6FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Curlew Strand, 6.5
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
8 km/h5 mph
Waves
2.2 m7 ft

Eastern Western Cape

4 of 5 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.0PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Sealers Beach, 2.2
Water
5°C42°F
Wind
20 km/h13 mph
Waves
2.1 m7 ft

  • Warmest water

    18°C64°F

    Central Beach

    Western Cape. 1.7°3.1° above the Western Cape average. Score 3.3 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    1.6 m5 ft waves

    Hippo Pools

    Western Cape. Wind 22 km/h14 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 7 pm (5.4); the weakest is 6 am (2.5).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

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123 beaches listed · 120 of 123 scored live

  1. Curlew Strand

    West Coast District Municipality

    6.5Good

    1.7 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind15 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Silver Stream Beach - panoramio

    Silverstroomstrand

    City of Cape Town

    6.4Good

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. 7 Sunset Dr, St Helena Bay, 7282, South Africa - panoramio

    Britannia Beach

    Western Cape

    6.2Good

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  4. Van Riebeeckstrand

    Western Cape

    6.1Good

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Chapman's Peak seen from Long Beach, South Africa

    Bokramstrand

    City of Cape Town

    6.1Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Chapman's Peak seen from Long Beach, South Africa

    Long Beach

    City of Cape Town

    6.1Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Cape Beach Daisy (Arctotheca populifolia)

    Middle Beach

    Western Cape

    6.1Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Playa Noordhoek, Sudáfrica, 2018-07-23, DD 126

    Noordhoek beach

    Western Cape

    6.1Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Greater Cape Town 12.02.2007 16-17-21.2007 16-17-23

    Witsands

    City of Cape Town

    6.1Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Hout Bay Beach

    Hout Bay beach

    City of Cape Town

    6.0Good

    2.3 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  11. Llandudno beach, Cape Town

    Llandudno Beach

    City of Cape Town

    6.0Good

    2.3 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Llandudno beach, Cape Town

    Sandy Bay

    City of Cape Town

    6.0Good

    2.3 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  13. Llandudno beach, Cape Town

    Sunset Rocks

    City of Cape Town

    6.0Good

    2.3 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  14. Passage in B-Section, Robben Island Maximum Security Prison (01)

    Shelly Beach

    City of Cape Town

    6.0Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. West Coast National Park, South Africa65

    Tsaarsbank

    West Coast District Municipality

    5.9Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  16. Bakoven Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Camps Bay Shoreline

    Bali Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking

  18. Beta Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. 2013-02-16 09-32-48 South Africa - Cape Town Sea Point

    Broken Baths Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  20. Camps Bay Beach ..., Cape Town

    Camps Bay Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  21. Clifton beach house, Cape Town. - panoramio

    Clifton Beach

    Western Cape

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Backplate – Secluded Beach IMG 0499 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Cozy Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  23. Clifton beach house, Cape Town. - panoramio

    First Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. TimelapseCamps Bay Shoreline

    Glen Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Promenade, Sea Point, Cape Town - panoramio (1)

    Milton Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  26. Backplate – Secluded Beach IMG 0499 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Oudekraal

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  27. Ausblick vom Lionshead in Kapstadt Richtung Camps Bay Beach

    Queens Beach

    Western Cape

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. Cape Town (ZA), Sea Point, Regenbogen -- 2024 -- 1796

    Rocklands Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  29. Ausblick vom Lionshead in Kapstadt Richtung Camps Bay Beach

    Saunders Rocks Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  30. Second Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Lion's Head - Cape Town, South Africa

    Sunset Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No dogs
  32. Camps Bay Shoreline

    Third Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. Cape Town (ZA), Sea Point Promenade -- 2024 -- 3629

    Three Anchor Bay beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.8Good

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  34. Arctopus echinatus P1030649

    Sixteen Mile Beach

    West Coast District Municipality

    5.6Good

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air15°C60°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  35. Bloubergstrand

    City of Cape Town

    5.6Good

    2.6 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Cape Point Dias Beach 02

    Dias Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.6Good

    2.6 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  37. Cape Point Dias Beach 02

    Diasstrand

    City of Cape Town

    5.6Good

    2.6 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  38. Maclear Beach

    Maclear Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.6Good

    2.6 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  39. Cape of Good Hope, Platboom Beach, South Africa1

    Platboom Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.6Good

    2.6 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  40. Bikini Beach

    Western Cape

    5.3Fair

    1.7 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. TimelapseLaunching a dive boat at Gordon's Bay old harbour P9260465

    Gordon's Bay Main Beach

    Western Cape

    5.3Fair

    1.7 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Paid parking
  42. Gordons Bay Rock pool

    Harmoniestrand

    City of Cape Town

    5.3Fair

    1.7 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  43. Macassar Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    1.7 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. Boulder Beach Wikimania 2018 021

    Boulders Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  45. Dalebrook Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. Beach houses at St James, Cape Town (01)

    Danger Beach

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  47. Muizenberg Beach 2018b

    East Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  48. African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus) colony ...

    Foxy Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  49. Pelargonium capitatum, two blooms detail

    Glencairn Beach

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  50. Kalk Bay Harbour, South Africa

    Kalk Bay Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  51. Long Beach

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  52. TimelapseMuizenberg Beach 2018a

    Muizenberg Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  53. Boulders Beach 2019 4

    Seaforth Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  54. Boulders Beach 2

    Shelly Beach

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  55. Beach houses at St James, Cape Town (01)

    St James Beach

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  56. Beach huts, Muizenberg

    Sunrise Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  57. Backplate – Fish Hoek Beach IMG 0016 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Vishoekstrand

    Western Cape

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Paid parking
  58. Boulders Beach 2019 4

    Water's Edge Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Muizenberg Beach 2018a

    West Beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.2Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  60. Playa de Scarborough

    Scarborough beach

    City of Cape Town

    5.1Fair

    2.4 m8 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  61. De HoopP1040532

    Hippo Pools

    Western Cape

    5.0Fair

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  62. Potbergstrand

    Western Cape

    5.0Fair

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  63. Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa

    Bertus Beach

    Western Cape

    4.8Fair

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  64. Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa

    Grotto Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  65. Kammabaai Beach

    Western Cape

    4.8Fair

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  66. Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa

    Mossel River Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  67. Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa

    Voëlklip Beach

    Western Cape

    4.8Fair

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  68. 1st Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  69. St Blaize

    Dana Bay

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  70. Intercape Irizar coaches at the pumps

    Diasstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  71. Callopatiria granifera 360266982

    Diaz

    Western Cape

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  72. Pansy Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  73. Santosstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.8Fair

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  74. Shelly Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.6Fair

    2.3 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Kanon beach - panoramio

    Kanonstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.5Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  76. Backplate – Simon's Town Rocks IMG 0097 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Fisherman‘s Beach

    Western Cape

    4.4Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  77. Backplate – Simon's Town Rocks IMG 0097 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Frank's Beach

    Western Cape

    4.4Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  78. Cape Peninsula Coastline at Millers Point - CT3

    Miller's Point

    City of Cape Town

    4.4Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  79. 171204Common-Octpus-SAS-Pietermaritzburg

    Stoney Beach

    Western Cape

    4.4Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  80. Backplate – Simon's Town Rocks IMG 0097 RAW-Export (Greg Zaal and Rico Cilliers via Poly Haven)

    Windmill Beach

    Western Cape

    4.4Fair

    2.1 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  81. Grootjongensfonteinstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    4.2Fair

    2.4 m8 ft waves, breezy and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C62°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  82. Die Plaat

    Western Cape

    4.1Fair

    2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  83. Klipgat se Plaat

    Western Cape

    4.1Fair

    2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  84. Blombosstrand

    Western Cape

    3.9Poor

    2.0 m6 ft waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  85. Castle Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    3.4Poor

    2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  86. Die Gruis

    Overberg District Municipality

    3.4Poor

    2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  87. Pearly Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    3.4Poor

    2.7 m9 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  88. Tankers in Mossel Bay

    Klein-Brakrivierstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    3.3Poor

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  89. Reebokstrand

    Western Cape

    3.3Poor

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C59°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  90. Die Hoek

    Western Cape

    3.3Poor

    2.6 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.6 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  91. Plettenberg Bay, South Africa1

    Central Beach

    Western Cape

    3.3Poor

    2.8 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  92. Plettenberg Bay, South Africa1

    Lookout Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    3.3Poor

    2.8 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  93. Plettenberg Bay, South Africa1

    Poortjies Beach (Lagoon)

    Garden Route District Municipality

    3.3Poor

    2.8 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  94. Plettenberg Bay Beach 03

    Robberg Beach

    Western Cape

    3.3Poor

    2.8 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  95. Skulpstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    3.3Poor

    3.1 m10 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  96. Bosluiskop (ZA), Robberg Nature Reserve, Strand -- 2024 -- 2177-80

    Witsand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    3.3Poor

    3.1 m10 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  97. Bothastrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.8Poor

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  98. Glentana Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.8Poor

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  99. Herolds Bay

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.8Poor

    2.2 m7 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C60°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  100. Corners

    Western Cape

    2.6Poor

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air14°C56°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  101. Lagoon Beach

    City of Cape Town

    2.6Poor

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  102. Shipwreck

    City of Cape Town

    2.6Poor

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking
  103. Sunset Beach in Cape Town

    Sunset Beach

    Western Cape

    2.6Poor

    2.0 m6 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
    • Free parking

  104. Dappat Se Gat Beach

    City of Cape Town

    2.4Poor

    1.9 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  105. Kogel Bay

    Western Cape

    2.4Poor

    1.9 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  106. Kleinkrantz beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.4Poor

    2.3 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  107. VictoriaBay

    Leentjies Klip

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.4Poor

    2.3 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking
  108. Cape Batis (Batis capensis) male ...

    Wilderness Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.4Poor

    2.3 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  109. Gouritsmond Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.4Poor

    2.0 m7 ft waves, breezy and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind25 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  110. Moonlight Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    2.3Poor

    2.4 m8 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.

    • Water17°C63°F
    • Air15°C58°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  111. Sealers Beach

    Western Cape

    2.2Poor

    1.7 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 5°C42°F water.

    • Water5°C42°F
    • Air2°C35°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  112. Trypot Beach

    City of Cape Town

    2.2Poor

    1.7 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 5°C42°F water.

    • Water5°C42°F
    • Air2°C35°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.7 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  113. Bullard's Beach

    Western Cape

    2.1Poor

    2.3 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 5°C42°F water.

    • Water5°C42°F
    • Air2°C36°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  114. Plettenberg Bay Bryde's Whales 27

    Keurboomstrand

    Western Cape

    2.0Poor

    2.6 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air15°C60°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.6 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  115. Knysna (ZA), Küste -- 2024 -- 2270

    Knysna Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    1.9Poor

    2.9 m9 ft waves, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.

    • Water18°C64°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind14 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.9 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  116. Pringlebaai Strand

    Overberg District Municipality

    1.5Poor

    2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  117. Silversands

    Overberg District Municipality

    1.5Poor

    2.5 m8 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  118. Onrus Beach

    Western Cape

    1.5Poor

    2.4 m8 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air15°C60°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • Free parking

  119. Penguin Beach

    City of Cape Town

    1.5Poor

    2.7 m9 ft waves, strong wind and 5°C41°F water.

    • Water5°C41°F
    • Air3°C38°F
    • Wind31 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.7 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  120. RomansBaaI

    Overberg District Municipality

    1.3Poor

    2.6 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.

    • Water17°C62°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind17 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  121. Stilgat

    Overberg District Municipality

    Score on the beach page
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  122. Transvaal Cove

    City of Cape Town

    Score on the beach page
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  123. Victoria Bay Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Score on the beach page
    • Free parking

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Every area we score, with its own read of today and its best beaches ranked. Filters above apply to the list, not to these.

City of Cape Town

0 of 49 scored beaches in City of Cape Town are good right now. Water is 5 to 17°C41 to 62°F. Macassar Beach is the calmest, with 5 km/h3 mph of wind and 1.7 m6 ft waves. 49 of 50 beaches are scored on this page.

0 of 49 beaches good now

49 of 50 beaches scored

  • Silver Stream Beach - panoramio6.4Good

    Silverstroomstrand

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 17°C62°F water

  • Chapman's Peak seen from Long Beach, South Africa6.1Good

    Bokramstrand

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Chapman's Peak seen from Long Beach, South Africa6.1Good

    Long Beach

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Greater Cape Town 12.02.2007 16-17-21.2007 16-17-236.1Good

    Witsands

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Hout Bay Beach6.0Good

    Hout Bay beach

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Llandudno beach, Cape Town6.0Good

    Llandudno Beach

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Llandudno beach, Cape Town6.0Good

    Sandy Bay

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Llandudno beach, Cape Town6.0Good

    Sunset Rocks

    City of Cape Town

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

See all 50 beaches in City of Cape Town

Garden Route District Municipality

0 of 22 scored beaches in Garden Route District Municipality are good right now. Water is 17 to 18°C62 to 64°F. Gouritsmond Beach is the calmest, with 25 km/h16 mph of wind and 2.0 m7 ft waves. 22 of 23 beaches are scored on this page.

0 of 22 beaches good now

22 of 23 beaches scored

  • 4.8Fair

    1st Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • St Blaize4.8Fair

    Dana Bay

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • Intercape Irizar coaches at the pumps4.8Fair

    Diasstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • 4.8Fair

    Pansy Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • 4.8Fair

    Santosstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • 4.6Fair

    Shelly Beach

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 17°C63°F water

  • Kanon beach - panoramio4.5Fair

    Kanonstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Breezy, 17°C63°F water

  • 4.2Fair

    Grootjongensfonteinstrand

    Garden Route District Municipality

    Breezy, 17°C62°F water

See all 23 beaches in Garden Route District Municipality

Overberg District Municipality

0 of 8 scored beaches in Overberg District Municipality are good right now. Water is 16 to 17°C61 to 62°F. Grotto Beach is the calmest, with 6 km/h4 mph of wind and 2.2 m7 ft waves. 8 of 9 beaches are scored on this page.

0 of 8 beaches good now

8 of 9 beaches scored

  • Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa4.8Fair

    Grotto Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • Seaweed on dune at Grotto Beach, South Africa4.8Fair

    Mossel River Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind, 16°C61°F water

  • 3.4Poor

    Castle Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind at 10 km/h6 mph, 2.7 m9 ft waves

  • 3.4Poor

    Die Gruis

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind at 10 km/h6 mph, 2.7 m9 ft waves

  • 3.4Poor

    Pearly Beach

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind at 10 km/h6 mph, 2.7 m9 ft waves

  • 1.5Poor

    Pringlebaai Strand

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind at 5 km/h3 mph, 2.5 m8 ft waves

  • 1.5Poor

    Silversands

    Overberg District Municipality

    Light wind at 5 km/h3 mph, 2.5 m8 ft waves

  • 1.3Poor

    RomansBaaI

    Overberg District Municipality

    Gentle breeze at 17 km/h11 mph, 2.6 m8 ft waves

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West Coast District Municipality

0 of 3 scored beaches in West Coast District Municipality are good right now. Water is 15 to 17°C59 to 62°F. Curlew Strand is the calmest, with 15 km/h9 mph of wind and 1.7 m6 ft waves.

0 of 3 beaches good now

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • 6.5Good

    Curlew Strand

    West Coast District Municipality

    Gentle breeze, 15°C59°F water

  • West Coast National Park, South Africa655.9Good

    Tsaarsbank

    West Coast District Municipality

    Light wind, 17°C62°F water

  • Arctopus echinatus P10306495.6Good

    Sixteen Mile Beach

    West Coast District Municipality

    Light wind, 17°C62°F water

See all 3 beaches in West Coast District Municipality

Sub-areas of Western Cape

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Western Cape beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Western Cape right now?

Curlew Strand has the top Beach Score right now: 6.5 Good, with 15 km/h (9 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Western Cape today?

Sea water is 5 to 18°C (41 to 64°F) across the 120 scored beaches. The warmest is Central Beach, at 18°C (64°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Western Cape right now?

Hippo Pools has the smallest waves, at 1.6 m (5 ft) with 22 km/h (14 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Western Cape beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Western Cape today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 7 pm, at 5.4 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Western Cape?

No live cams are listed for Western Cape yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Western Cape?

123 beaches are in our data for Western Cape. This page lists 123 and scores 120 of them live; every beach page scores itself when you open it.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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