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Fisherman's Beach

4.9★ · 44 Google ratings, Western Cape

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Parking Short walk Restrooms Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 150 m away
Walk
10 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 300 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
90 m of shoreline
Sand
40 m from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Fisherman's Beach
Aerial map of Fisherman's Beach
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1Parking150 m from the listing
Illustration from CD:NGI aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Best for snorkeling and rock pools
The kelp forest and boulder-lined shallows create excellent visibility and marine life exploration opportunities.
Expect calm, shallow water
The beach stays shallow and protected with minimal waves, staying calm up to about ten meters from shore.
Visit for picnics and scenery
The peaceful, scenic setting between large boulders works well for relaxation and photography.
People snorkel and dive here
Visitors mention snorkelling or diving off this beach.Mentioned by 4 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 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for parking
Limited parking availability means you should come in the morning rather than midday.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
14.9°C · mostly clear
Wind
47 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today

Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.

Practical

Plan your visit

🅿 Parking 150 m from the listing
🌊 Water 10 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 m away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Fisherman's 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 Fisherman's 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 Fisherman's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 m from the listing.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.