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Broken Bath Beach
4.2★ · 26 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 m away · about 5 spaces
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
10 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 m away
Length
450 m of shoreline
Sand
80 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 10am
Map of Broken Bath Beach
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1Parking50 m from the listing2Picnic tables100 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring binoculars or telephoto lens
Whales, dolphins, orcas, and diverse bird species are regularly spotted from shore.
Visit at sunset
Multiple reviewers highlight the beach's exceptional amber skies and sunset views as a major draw.
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Kelp washes up on the sand
Visitors mention kelp along the tideline.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect heavy kelp and seaweed
Kelp and shells wash ashore regularly, making bare-foot walking uncomfortable and cleanliness a concern for some.
Avoid if dogs are a problem
One reviewer noted the beach is often full of dogs, which may bother those seeking a quiet visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.8°C · clear
Wind
32 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:37 PM.
Crowds
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📍 Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
🅿 Parking 50 m from the listing
🌊 Water 10 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Broken Bath Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Broken Bath Beach?
10 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Broken Bath Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 m from the listing.
When is Broken Bath Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 10am and the busiest at Wed 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
