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Gwaing Beach
4.5★ · 197 Google ratings · Oubaai Golf Estate, Western Cape
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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 m away
Walk
250 m · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Gwaing Beach
1
1Parking70 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit at low tide only
The river becomes dangerously deep with strong currents at high tide, while shallow sandbars appear at low tide.
Expect a rough access road
The steep gravel road through Pakalstdorp requires a vehicle comfortable with inclines, though recent upgrades have improved conditions.
Secure your vehicle and belongings
Multiple visitors report theft from vehicles and unattended items, especially during quieter times or when fewer people are present.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.5°C · light drizzle
Wind
22 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
0 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:48 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Gwaing River, Beach Road, Hansmoeskraal, Oubaai Golf Estate
🅿 Parking 70 m from the listing
🌊 Water 250 m away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Gwaing Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Gwaing Beach?
250 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Gwaing 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 Gwaing Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
