Strand
False Bay
A long, gently sloping beach at the far eastern end of False Bay, Strand has a wide promenade, warm water, and plenty of space, making it a favourite family and holiday beach.
DOGS
No dogs
WEBCAM
FACILITIES
ParkingToiletsLifeguardsBoat launchTidal poolPicnic/braai areas
Right now · 16:05 SAST
AIR
21°C / 63%
SEA
16°C
WIND
21 km/h
S
WAVES
1.14m
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
TIDE
Going out
UV
3 (Moderate)
WATER QUALITY
Good
Good — 16 (5 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 05:51 · Sunset 19:06 🌇
BEST AT 08:00 ★
AIR
19°C / 66%
SEA
16°C
WIND
8 km/h
SE
WAVES
0.96m
UV
2 (Low)
WEATHER
☁️ Cloudy
TIDES
HIGH
01:49
0.37 m
LOW
07:47
-1.06 m
HIGH
13:57
0.54 m
LOW
20:16
-1.22 m
Heights are relative to mean sea level.
Tomorrow Mon 26 Oct
☀ Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 19:07 🌇
BEST AT 08:00 ★
AIR
18°C / 74%
SEA
16°C
WIND
4 km/h
SE
WAVES
0.94m
UV
1 (Low)
WEATHER
⛅ Partly cloudy
TIDES
HIGH
02:27
0.44 m
LOW
08:21
-1.07 m
LOW
20:51
-1.19 m
Heights are relative to mean sea level.