Cape Town · Atlantic coast
Clifton · 4th Beach
One of four coves separated by granite boulders below the slopes of Clifton.
Good for: scenery and a relatively sheltered cove
Summer · December to February · travel guide
Camps Bay Beach
A broad beach with the Twelve Apostles behind it and restaurants across the promenade.
Good for
Sunsets and nearby services.
Getting there
Urban access from Victoria Road.
View location on a map ↗What to check
Wind and swell can affect the beach, and Atlantic water is cold. Check flags and local notices.
Before getting in the water
Wind, swell, seaweed, sargassum and jellyfish: current conditions have not been verified. This guide describes the place and does not confirm swimming conditions today.
Check local authority notices and follow lifeguard advice.
Another beach in Cape Town · Atlantic coast
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- Cape Town Tourism · Clifton ↗
- South African Tourism · seasons ↗
- Cape Town Tourism · beaches ↗
- South African Tourism · KwaZulu-Natal ↗
Reviewed on 2026-10-03. Check the latest information before travelling.