Muizenberg Beach
Muizenberg Beach, with blue flag status, has the title of ‘The birthplace of surfing in South Africa’. Surfing has been enjoyed there since at least 1910, when a visiting Australian demonstrated to locals how to ride the waves. Muizenberg is the centre of the South African surf scene, with breaks large enough to keep experts happy yet small enough for safe swimming and beginner surf lessons. There is an area demarcated specifically for surfers. There are several surf shops located near the beach, offering equipment rentals and lessons for surfers of all skill levels
Surfers in Muizenberg circa 1919
Here, the waves are usually tame and due to the long, flat beach, conditions are great for learning and leisure as the surf rolls in calmly and consistently. Paddling out is also easy.
The beach begins just below the Muizenberg train station. A little further on, you will find the pavilion, the water slides, and the pool. Muizenberg is on the False Bay coast, so it is fairly sheltered from the notorious Cape stormy weather. This stretch of sand continues for 20 kilometres. The beach is flat and wide, and it is a great traditional “beach holiday” venue, complete with colourful “Victorian style” bathing huts. Dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash. From December to March, dogs are not allowed between 10 am and 6 pm. There are shark spotters on duty, and an alarm will sound if sharks are seen. There are loads of parking spaces, ablutions and several restaurants are close by.
Vintage pictures of Muizenberg beach from Saartjie Klipkop
- Parking: There is plenty of parking available.
- Ablutions are located throughout the beach area, and shower facilities are available near the beach
- There are Lifeguards at the beach during the summer months.
- Visitors can rent beach umbrellas and chairs from vendors located near the beach,
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