What is the water and sand quality of the Strand beach?

The Strand beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Strand beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Strand beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Strand beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Strand beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Strand beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Strand beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Strand beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Strand beach?

The bar is located right on the Strand beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Atma is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Strand beach?

There are 604 places to stay in the Strand beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5730875&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">808 St Tropez</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4093260&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">604 St Tropez</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2872680&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">109 da Gama on Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Strand beach from parking?

The Strand beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Strand beach?

There are 4 attractions near Strand beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Melkbaai located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Strand beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Strand beach is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Strand beach (Western Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Strand beach (Western Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Strand beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Strand beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Strand beach with long straight shore

Photo of Strand beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Strand beach and the settlement

Strand beach

Strand, South Africa

8.4

#5 out of 121 in Western Cape 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Strand • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Farm Flagstone Wines

650m

Farm Waterkloof Wine Estate

6.1km

Park Makhaza Football Spray Park

6.6km

Park Helderberg Nature Reserve

6.8km

Park 67B Nxala St

7km

Farm Meerlust Wine Estate

7.1km

Park Siyakhatala at Ludwe

7.1km

Park 90 Zola Mtsoni St

7.1km

Park 141 Ntlanzi St

7.2km

Cafe Atma

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Bar Bart's Tavern

8.2 - Very good 70m

Cafe Bean Spoiled COFFEE

10 - Exceptional 80m

Restaurant Jeanettes Coffee Shop

6.8 - Good 80m

Cafe Seagull's

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Seafarer Restaurant & Pub

7.8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Timeless Cafe

8.4 - Very good 90m

Bar Bossa Strand Pavilion

8.4 - Very good 100m

Cafe Cape Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Supermarket Checkers Hyper Helderberg Centre

2.1km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Helderberg Centre

2.1km

Supermarket Checkers Fx Somerset Mall

2.1km

Supermarket Checkers Sitari

3.6km

Supermarket Checkers Somerset West

4km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Somerset West

4km

Supermarket Checkers Vergelegen Plein

4.5km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Vergelegen Plein

4.5km

Supermarket Checkers Gordon's Bay Mall

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Melkbaai

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Guru Tours

8 - Very good 440m

Tourist Attraction Mostertsbaai

9 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction ShowMe Helderberg

10 - Exceptional 570m

Tourist Attraction African Sunsets Travel

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Harmony Park

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Tourist Attraction KILIMANJARO EXPERIENCE

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Gift Experience

9.8 - Exceptional 5.9km

Amusement Park Waterworld Strand

100m

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About

Strand beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 5th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 41.9 km away from its center, the city of Кейптаун. It is one of the beaches of Strand settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Strand • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Farm Flagstone Wines

650m

Farm Waterkloof Wine Estate

6.1km

Park Makhaza Football Spray Park

6.6km

Park Helderberg Nature Reserve

6.8km

Park 67B Nxala St

7km

Farm Meerlust Wine Estate

7.1km

Park Siyakhatala at Ludwe

7.1km

Park 90 Zola Mtsoni St

7.1km

Park 141 Ntlanzi St

7.2km

Cafe Atma

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Bar Bart's Tavern

8.2 - Very good 70m

Cafe Bean Spoiled COFFEE

10 - Exceptional 80m

Restaurant Jeanettes Coffee Shop

6.8 - Good 80m

Cafe Seagull's

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Seafarer Restaurant & Pub

7.8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Timeless Cafe

8.4 - Very good 90m

Bar Bossa Strand Pavilion

8.4 - Very good 100m

Cafe Cape Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Supermarket Checkers Hyper Helderberg Centre

2.1km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Helderberg Centre

2.1km

Supermarket Checkers Fx Somerset Mall

2.1km

Supermarket Checkers Sitari

3.6km

Supermarket Checkers Somerset West

4km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Somerset West

4km

Supermarket Checkers Vergelegen Plein

4.5km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Vergelegen Plein

4.5km

Supermarket Checkers Gordon's Bay Mall

6.1km

Tourist Attraction Melkbaai

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Guru Tours

8 - Very good 440m

Tourist Attraction Mostertsbaai

9 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction ShowMe Helderberg

10 - Exceptional 570m

Tourist Attraction African Sunsets Travel

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Harmony Park

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Tourist Attraction KILIMANJARO EXPERIENCE

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Gift Experience

9.8 - Exceptional 5.9km

Amusement Park Waterworld Strand

100m

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Located at nearest locality

Strand • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

7.4km

Gordon's Bay beach

7.8 Very good

7.6km

Bikini beach

7.3 Good

8km

Macassar beach

7.4 Good

12.4km

Monwabisi beach

7.4 Good

14.5km

Kogel Bay beach

7.8 Very good

16.1km

Sparks Bay Tidal Pool

7 Good

19.3km

Mnandi beach

6.9 Good

21.3km

Rooi-Els beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Strand • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 41.9km

Transport

Airport

CPT • 25.4km

Bus Station

Swart H M • 760m

Train Station

Strand • 1.7km

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8.4 Very good

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Nazeer Ali

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

This beach is a real gem for those who love to take a dip in the ocean, but don't expect to find any shells here. It's a popular spot, so don't be surprised if you have to share the sand with a few other beachgoers. One thing that really sets this beach apart is the convenient parking right on the sand - no need to lug your gear across a busy street. And when the day is done, stick around for the stunning sunsets that will take your breath away.

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Karen Autumn

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This expansive and unobstructed shoreline is truly a sight to behold 😍. It's an ideal location to witness the beauty of the setting sun. However, locating a suitable parking spot can be somewhat challenging.

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Lila Johnson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is fantastic, especially on weekends when you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas. It's a diverse beach and everyone is friendly. However, be cautious during windy days as the sand can be blown quite strongly.

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Naima Karami

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The beach was overcrowded and the roads were not equipped to handle the influx of visitors, especially on a hot day. It was difficult to navigate both on foot and in a vehicle. Additionally, the presence of numerous rocks in the water detracted from the overall experience.

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Kareem Al-Faisal

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Adore the vast expanse of the beach, where the sun, sand, and surf merge into a harmonious symphony. The water here is comparatively warmer than the Atlantic Ocean of the capes and devoid of any turbulence. The beach is immaculately clean, making it a perfect spot for leisure activities. The best part is that it's not overcrowded, so you can bask in the sun, enjoy the waves, and relish the sand without any distractions. 🌊🌞⛱️