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Glencairn Beach
4.8★ · 42 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 m away
Walk
100 m · 2 min
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
400 m of shoreline
Sand
60 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 6pm
Map of Glencairn Beach
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1Parking100 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
✓ Shark Spotters on duty
Shark Spotters watch this beach. Look for the flag when you arrive; no flag means no spotter on duty. Shark Spotters is an advisory service and is not responsible for a person's safety.
✓ Tidal pool
Glencairn Tidal Pool is about 65 m away. Mapped in OpenStreetMap, not taken from reviews.
Arrive early for sunrise views
Reviewers specifically mention breathtaking sunrise views at this beach.
Perfect for dogs off-leash
This is a designated leash-free beach where dogs run freely, making it popular with local dog owners.
Restored tidal pool for families
The recently renovated tidal pool has shallow areas for children and a deeper main section for all swimmers.
Warmer water than nearby beaches
The False Bay location means noticeably warmer water temperatures compared to the Atlantic-facing beaches in Cape Town.
Visit outside holiday season
Parking becomes scarce during peak holidays, so plan weekday or shoulder-season visits for easier access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.9°C · mostly clear
Wind
47 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Main Rd, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa
🅿 Parking 100 m from the listing
🌊 Water 100 m away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Glencairn Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Glencairn Beach?
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 Glencairn 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 Glencairn Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 6pm and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
