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Kogel Bay Beach
4.5★ · 296 Google ratings · Sir Lowry's Pass, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
250 m away · fills up
Walk
90 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes
Length
1.7 km of shoreline
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Map of Kogel Bay Beach
1
1Parking250 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
✓ Shark Spotters on duty
Shark Spotters watch this beach year-round. 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.
Best for photography and walks
The dramatic mountain backdrop, white sand, and rock formations create outstanding scenery for photos and coastal walks.
Visit at low tide
The main cave becomes accessible and the beach expands significantly, revealing more of the coastline.
Braai stands on site
Visitors mention braai facilities at the beach.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Some approaches include steps
Visitors mention steeper or stepped access in parts of the beach area.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Secure parking and valuables
Park on the street and never leave items unattended, as car break-ins and baboon theft are reported regularly.
Bring shade and supplies
There are no shops or facilities nearby, so pack chairs, sunscreen, food, drinks and water before arriving.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.4°C · mostly clear
Wind
39 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Helderberg Rural, Sir Lowry's Pass, 7130, South Africa
🅿 Parking 250 m from the listing
🌊 Water 90 m away, about 1 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kogel Bay Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kogel Bay Beach?
90 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 Kogel Bay 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
