Summer · December to February · travel guide

Cape Town · Atlantic coast

White sand between granite and mountains; the water can be cold even in summer.

Choosing a beach in this area

Compare each beach’s character and check conditions before setting out. This is an editorial selection, not a ranking of today’s sea conditions.

Editorial review: 3 October 2026. Coming southern summer 2026–27.

White sand between granite and mountains; the water can be cold even in summer.

Cape Town · Atlantic coast

One of four coves separated by granite boulders below the slopes of Clifton.

Good for: scenery and a relatively sheltered cove

Cape Town · Atlantic coast

A broad beach with the Twelve Apostles behind it and restaurants across the promenade.

Good for: sunsets and nearby services