Windmill Beach

Windmill Beach is tucked behind the Simon’s Town Country Club and golf course. Like Boulders Beach, it is also surrounded by large granite outcrops, which help to serve as a windbreak. The water is calm and flat, so paddling and swimming are safe for children. Snorkelling is good further out. Dogs are allowed to run free on the sand, although leashes are required on the pathways. The beach is often used for scuba diving training because of the accessible entry and exit points, good visibility of the kelp forest’s underwater life and minimal currents.

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