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Shelly Beach (Windsor on Sea)
4.6★ · 24 Google ratings · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
70 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Fri 11am
Map of Shelly Beach (Windsor on Sea)
Guide
Good to know
Bring fishing gear or a book
The beach excels for fishing, long walks, jogging, and quiet relaxation rather than active water activities.
Plan for tidal pools at low tide
One visitor noted tidal pools offer moments of enjoyment, suggesting timing your visit around tidal conditions.
Visit during off-season for solitude
You'll find minimal crowds, easier parking, and better rates if you go outside peak holiday periods.
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Skip swimming after heavy rain
One reviewer noted water contamination concerns, suggesting the beach is better for fishing and relaxation than swimming.
Bring cash for restaurants nearby
Several reviewers mentioned dining options within walking distance, with fish and chips highlighted as available.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.1°C · overcast
Wind
28 km/h from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
1 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 12:04 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Albert Meyer Dr, Windsor on Sea, Margate, 4265
🅿 Parking 70 m from the listing, Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club Parking
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shelly 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 Shelly Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Shelly 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 Shelly Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 11am and the busiest at Sat 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
