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Bollards Bay Beach
4.6★ · 441 Google ratings · Knysna, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
150 m away
Access
Open around the clock
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
70 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sat 8am
Map of Bollards Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 38 visitors · 2017–2026
Best sunset views in Knysna
The beach offers stunning views of the Knysna Heads and Estuary, particularly beautiful in late afternoon light.
Visit at low tide
The flats extend far out, revealing knee-deep wading areas and making the beach more enjoyable for walking and play.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly during peak times, though late afternoon visits typically have availability.
Bring your own facilities
No toilets, showers, or lifeguards are available, so plan accordingly if staying for several hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
15.8°C · mostly clear
Wind
23 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
0 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:48 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 97 Bayswater Rd, Leisure Island, Knysna, 6571
🅿 Parking 150 m from the listing
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Bollards Bay Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bollards Bay Beach?
1.9 km in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 26 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bollards Bay Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Bollards Bay Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
