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
WEBCAM
FACILITIES
ParkingBoat launchDisability accessLifeguards
Right now · 16:08 SAST
AIR
22°C / 52%
SEA
16°C
WIND
27 km/h
S
WAVES
1.3m
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
TIDE
Going out
UV
3 (Moderate)
WATER QUALITY
Excellent
Excellent — 2 (3 Aug)
UV index
Low (0–2) — minimal risk
Moderate (3–5) — use sunscreen, seek shade
High (6–7) — SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses essential
Very high (8–10) — burns quickly, avoid midday sun
Extreme (11+) — burns in minutes, avoid being outside
Best time to go
Today Sun 25 Oct
☀ Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 19:07 🌇
BEST AT 12:00 ★
AIR
26°C / 31%
SEA
16°C
WIND
22 km/h
S
WAVES
1.14m
UV
8 (Very High)
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
TIDES
HIGH
01:49
0.33 m
LOW
07:49
-1.06 m
HIGH
14:00
0.5 m
LOW
20:15
-1.19 m
Heights are relative to mean sea level.
Tomorrow Mon 26 Oct
☀ Sunrise 05:52 · Sunset 19:08 🌇
BEST AT 07:00 ★
AIR
16°C / 85%
SEA
15°C
WIND
10 km/h
S
WAVES
1.3m
UV
0 (Low)
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
TIDES
HIGH
02:27
0.45 m
LOW
08:24
-1.01 m
HIGH
14:35
0.62 m
LOW
20:54
-1.16 m
Heights are relative to mean sea level.