Central beach

Main beach in Plettenberg bay with daily craft market on site

Central Beach is Plettenberg bay’s busiest beach. It is the iconic ‘family beach. A wide variety of activities are popular here such as kayaking and whale watching.

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

There is a marketplace here featuring works by local artisans and craftspeople as well as vendors selling beach essentials.   Opens every day, 10h00 – 18h00, with free admission and free parking available.

There are public ablutions and deck chairs; umbrellas and body-boards are available for rental.

Parking: There is ample designated public parking

Lifeguards: Reliable lifeguard services

Surfing: (Intermediate & Beginner). Central Beach features decent mid-sized waves

Swimming: Excellent and very safe

Dog walking; No Dogs Allowed

Ablutions: Well-maintained public restrooms

Beach type: Wide sandy bay.

Picnic and braai: No public braai grids

Sea temperature here.

Check the tides here

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