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Poortjies Beach
4.5★ · 218 Google ratings · Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 30 m away
Restrooms
Yes · 20 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.5 km of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Poortjies Beach
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1Parking30 m from the listing2Restrooms20 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 30 visitors · 2017–2026
A lagoon or river mouth sits alongside
Visitors mention calmer water where the river meets the sea.Mentioned by 20 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring your dog
Dogs are actively encouraged and can swim and roam freely in the lagoon area.
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
People snorkel and dive here
Visitors mention snorkelling or diving off this beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for sunrise
Morning light reflects beautifully off the lagoon, and you'll avoid crowds that build later in the day.
Check facilities before arrival
Public toilets and shower facilities are available but cleanliness varies; one reviewer noted dirty amenities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.2°C · drizzle
Wind
19 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
0 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:48 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 44 Phitidis Walk, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
🅿 Parking 30 m from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 20 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Poortjies Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Poortjies Beach?
550 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 8 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Poortjies Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 20 m from the listing.
When is Poortjies Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Fri 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
