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Gearing's Point
4.7★ · 2,603 Google ratings · Hermanus, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 0 m away
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 m away
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Gearing's Point
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Guide
Good to know
Bring binoculars for whale watching
Whales often stay far from shore, and binoculars significantly improve your chances of spotting them clearly.
Come for sculptures and ocean walks
The clifftop promenade features rotating art installations, interesting sculptures.
Peak whale season is July to November
Southern Right whales with calves are most common during winter months; outside this window, sightings are rare or nonexistent.
Level access to the sand
Visitors mention getting onto the beach without steps.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early during whale season
Parking fills quickly on weekends and peak months, especially June through November when Southern Right whales visit.
Dress warmly for morning visits
Early morning walks require warm clothing and wind resistance, particularly in winter months.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
13.7°C · clear
Wind
29 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:44 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 71 Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
🅿 Parking 0 m from the listing
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Gearing's Point?
The nearest mapped parking area is 0 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gearing's Point?
20 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 Gearing's Point have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 m from the listing.
When is Gearing's Point least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
