Blaauwberg Beach

Blaauwberg Beach seems almost endless. You can walk from the Milnerton Lagoon all along up to Melkbosstrand and even further north. On the weekends, you will meet plenty of beachgoers in all seasons, but the beach is wide, and it never feels crowded.

This long, wide beach stretch has spectacular views of Table Mountain. The beach is not shielded from the wind, which consequently blows in for kite-surfers and windsurfers. There are rock pools filled with ocean rock creatures. Rare wind-free days may disappoint water sports enthusiasts, though. Dogs are allowed before 9.00 am and after 6.00 pm between November and April. There are designated braai areas along the beach.

Shells can often be found on this beach, especially after winter storms and low tide. If you plan to collect shells, please follow local regulations and take only empty shells. Shell identification guide

Parking: Yes

Lifeguards:  No

Surfing: Surf report

Swimming: Very cold Better for watersports than swiming designated areas only

Fishing: Yes, see the illustrated guide to sea fishing

Dog walking: before 9.00 am and after 6.00 pm between November and April

Ablutions: In some places along the long beach

Beach type: long and sandy

Check the tides here

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