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Melkbosstrand BLUE FLAG

West Coast

A long, open stretch of West Coast sand north of the city, Melkbosstrand is popular for kitesurfing and beach walks, with big views of Table Mountain and Robben Island across the bay.

DOGS
Varies by section — mostly leashed during the day / free-running early morning and evening near the avenues; seasonal restrictions further north
FACILITIES
ParkingBoat launchDisability accessLifeguards
Right now · 07:38 SAST
AIR
15°C
SEA
14°C
WIND
8 km/h
S
WAVES
2.02m
UV
0
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
Water quality: Excellent
Excellent — 2 (3 Aug)
Best time to go
Today Thu 10 Sep
☀ Sunrise 06:52  ·  Sunset 18:34 🌇
BEST AT 12:00
AIR
20°C
SEA
15°C
WIND
14 km/h
S
WAVES
2.28m
UV
4
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
Tomorrow Fri 11 Sep
☀ Sunrise 06:51  ·  Sunset 18:35 🌇
BEST AT 13:00
AIR
25°C
SEA
14°C
WIND
15 km/h
S
WAVES
2.04m
UV
6
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
Tides today
HIGH 02:05 0.38 m
LOW 08:12 -1.12 m
HIGH 14:24 0.52 m
LOW 20:41 -1.2 m
Heights are relative to mean sea level.