Gouritsmond Beach
4.6★ · 146 Google ratings, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
300 m away
Walk
80 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.3 km of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Gouritsmond Beach
Guide
Good to know
✓ Blue Flag 2025/26
Awarded by WESSA for the 2025/26 season. The status is re-awarded every year.
Visit for solitude and quiet
This beach consistently attracts fewer visitors than nearby alternatives, making it ideal for those seeking peace rather than social activity.
A lagoon or river mouth sits alongside
Visitors mention calmer water where the river meets the sea.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 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Braai stands on site
Visitors mention braai facilities at the beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Some approaches include steps
Visitors mention steeper or stepped access in parts of the beach area.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Go on calm days
Wind is frequent here and significantly affects enjoyment, so check forecasts and avoid windy periods.
Plan for rocky terrain
The beach has significant rock formations and rocky sections that limit swimming and beach access in parts.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
15.5°C · light drizzle
Wind
27 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
1 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:48 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Gouritsrivier
🅿 Parking 300 m from the listing
🌊 Water 80 m away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Gouritsmond Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gouritsmond Beach?
80 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 Gouritsmond Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 m from the listing.
When is Gouritsmond Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
