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St Michael's Beach
4.4★ · 308 Google ratings · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 m away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
40 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 7pm
Map of St Michael's Beach
1
1Parking90 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.
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2017–2026
Perfect for young children learning to swim
The beach features a dedicated kiddies pool, shallow gradual slopes, a protected tidal pool, and calm bay conditions.
Car guards work the parking
Visitors mention car guards watching the parking area.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Whales pass in season
Visitors report sightings from the shore in season.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit on weekdays, not weekends
Reviewers note the beach becomes very crowded during peak season and weekends, making it difficult to find parking.
Bring cash for parking
Parking costs R20 during season and is collected by car guards who may also solicit additional tips for car watching.
Avoid the lagoon for swimming
The lagoon is not recommended for swimming due to water quality concerns, though it is suitable for wading and exploration.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.2°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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📍 St Michael`s on Sea, St Michael's on Sea, Margate, 4265
🅿 Parking 90 m from the listing
🌊 Water 40 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at St Michael's Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at St Michael's Beach?
40 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 St Michael's 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 St Michael's Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 7pm and the busiest at Sat 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
