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Robberg 5 Beach
4.8★ · 397 Google ratings · Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 40 m away · fills up
Walk
50 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 60 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.1 km of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Robberg 5 Beach
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1Parking40 m from the listing2Restrooms60 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
✓ Blue Flag 2025/26
Awarded by WESSA for the 2025/26 season. The status is re-awarded every year.
Walk the entire 4km stretch
The beach spans from Beacon Isle Hotel to Robberg with excellent views and a peaceful morning route.
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Level access to the sand
Visitors mention getting onto the beach without steps.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit off-season for solitude
December and January see crowds, but other months offer a quiet, spacious experience.
Arrive early for parking
Reviewers consistently report difficulty finding parking spots, especially during peak season.
Bring water and shade
The beach gets intensely hot on sunny days with minimal shelter or nearby shops.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
16.0°C · mostly clear
Wind
26 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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📍 Beachy Head Dr, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
🅿 Parking 40 m from the listing
🌊 Water 50 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Robberg 5 Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Robberg 5 Beach?
50 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 Robberg 5 Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 m from the listing.
When is Robberg 5 Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 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.
