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Buffalo Bay Beach
4.6★ · 2,104 Google ratings · Buffels Bay, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 m away · fills up
Walk
100 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 60 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Buffalo Bay Beach
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1Parking20 m from the listing2Restrooms60 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 21 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2017–2026
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Weather can be unpredictable
The bay may be overcast while nearby areas are sunny due to local conditions.
People snorkel and dive here
Visitors mention snorkelling or diving off this beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early in peak season
Parking fills quickly during holidays and weekends, though a secondary lot exists within walking distance.
Bring supplies before arriving
The small shop charges significantly more than normal prices for basic items like food and swimwear.
Check bathroom facilities first
Public restrooms exist but may lack soap, toilet paper, or working showers depending on the day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
15.9°C · mostly clear
Wind
24 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
0 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:48 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 163 Walker Dr, Buffels Bay, 6571
🅿 Parking 20 m from the listing, Buffalo Bay Beach Parking
🌊 Water 100 m away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Buffalo Bay Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Buffalo Bay Beach?
100 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Buffalo Bay Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 m from the listing.
When is Buffalo Bay Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Sun 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
