Strandfontein

• Province: Western Cape
• West Coast
• Coordinates:31°45′20″S 18°13′38″E
• Area:4.18 km2
• Municipality: Matzikama

Strandfontein is a small coastal village on the West Coast of the Western Cape, within the Matzikama Local Municipality. It lies north of Doringbaai and south of Lamberts Bay, along the Atlantic coastline. Strandfontein (Matzikama) should not be confused with Strandfontein in Cape Town. The area is characterised by rocky shores, sandy beaches, and surrounding agricultural land.

History of Strandfontein West Coast

Freshwater spring

Strandfontein gets its name from the freshwater spring on the beach, which indigenous people have used for drinking water for centuries. It lies on the Atlantic coast to the south of the mouth of the Olifants River.

Beach holidays

The first brick house in the area was built in the early 1900s and was owned by Sir Richard Fryer. This was later used as a hotel, but sadly was demolished. The area was a popular place for Namaqualand farmers to take beach holidays.
Richard Fryer’s wife’s grave just outside town has been declared a national monument.
Standfontein is a popular venue for whale watching from late July to September, and the cliffs provide a great viewing area. The Southern Right whales come close to the shore during calving season.

The postal code for Strandfontein is 7788

WEATHER IN STRANDFONTEIN TODAY

Browse businesses and places to visit in Strandfontein

Things to see and do in Strandfontein:

• -Fryer’s Cove Vineyards
• -The Beach has Blue flag status
• –The Wandering Whale Labyrinth
• -Olifants River Trail
• -Coastal Crayfish Diving & Fishing
• Spitz Park Outdoor Gym Spitz Way,
• -4 x 4 Trails
• Olifants River Estuary
• -Whale Watching. Read about whales and dolphins here
• -Bird Island Nature Reserve. The Western Cape is home to hundreds of bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide.

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape: regulations, permits, and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Vredendal SAPS: 027 201 3200
• Matzikama Paramedic Services (Vredendal): 027 050 5000
• Fire & Rescue: main municipal number 027 201 3300
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Vredenburg Provincial Hospital — 022 709 7200
• Life West Coast Private Clinic — 022 719 1030
• Doringbaai Satellite Clinic-027 215 1841

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality Vredendal 027 201 3300
• Electricity 027 201 3402
• Water 027 201 3403

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department 027 201 3343
• Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• 24 hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.

• Schools Serving Strandfontein (Matzikama) area

• Doringbaai Primary School 027 215 1605
• Bitterfontein Primary School 027 642 7154
• Lutzville High School 027 217 1006
• Lutzville NGK Primary School 027 217 1250 

• • Other towns in the Matzikama district include Bitterfontein; Doringbaai; Ebenhaeser; Klawer; Lutzville and Koekenaap; Van Rhynsdorp and Vredendal