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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Sandbaai beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sandbaai beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sandbaai 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.Sandbaai beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Sandbaai beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sandbaai beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandbaai beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bamboo Beach Restaurant is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sandbaai beach?

There are 571 places to stay in the Sandbaai beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sandbaai beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=15391&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3245181&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">30 Branderdraai</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6202674&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Moondust near the ocean, food and wine</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4204950&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SAFFRON COTTAGE</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1859698&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pashasha Beach House</a></li></ul>

How far is the Sandbaai beach from parking?

The Sandbaai 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 Sandbaai beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sandbaai beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are South African Adventures located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Sandbaai beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sandbaai 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.Sandbaai 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 Sandbaai beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Sandbaai beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Sandbaai beach

Hermanus, South Africa

6.7

#108 out of 121 in Western Cape 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Onrusrivier • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

740m

Playground Douglas street playground

1.1km

Playground Roome street playground

1.4km

Playground Cross street Playground

1.4km

Playground Melkhout street Playground

2.1km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

490m

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

510m

Park Magna Gardens

1km

Park Paradise Park

1.4km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

1.7km

Park Flooi Pots

1.8km

Park Vermont Salt Pan

2km

Park 8 Stinkhout

2.8km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

4.2km

Restaurant Milk on the Beach

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Milk on the Beach

8 - Very good 80m

Cafe Tuck shop

8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Charlies Fisheries and Cafe

180m

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 350m

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 710m

Italian Restaurant Riposo Italian Eatery

9 - Excellent 750m

Seafood Restaurant FISH EXPRESS

9 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Diesel En Jam

800m

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 70m

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

1.4km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

1.7km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

2.3km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

2.3km

Market Hermanus Country Market

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

4km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

5km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 5.5km

Museum Whale Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

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About

Sandbaai beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 108th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 89.8 km away from its center, the city of Кейптаун. It is one of the beaches of Onrusrivier settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Onrusrivier • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandbaai Kids Park

740m

Playground Douglas street playground

1.1km

Playground Roome street playground

1.4km

Playground Cross street Playground

1.4km

Playground Melkhout street Playground

2.1km

Park Groenberg Spogtuin

490m

Hiking Area Sandbaai Coastal Path

510m

Park Magna Gardens

1km

Park Paradise Park

1.4km

Farm Hermanuspietersfontein Wines

1.7km

Park Flooi Pots

1.8km

Park Vermont Salt Pan

2km

Park 8 Stinkhout

2.8km

Park Hoek-van-die-berg Private Nature Reserve

4.2km

Restaurant Milk on the Beach

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Milk on the Beach

8 - Very good 80m

Cafe Tuck shop

8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Charlies Fisheries and Cafe

180m

Cafe Beach Road Cafe

2 - Very poor 350m

Coffee Shop Sam's World of Coffee

8.8 - Excellent 710m

Italian Restaurant Riposo Italian Eatery

9 - Excellent 750m

Seafood Restaurant FISH EXPRESS

9 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Diesel En Jam

800m

Ice Cream Shop The waffle shack @ Milk on the beach

8.2 - Very good 70m

Ice Cream Shop Sweet Moments Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Supermarket Sandbaai Express FOODZONE

1.4km

Supermarket Ok Minimark Onrus

1.7km

Supermarket Checkers Whale Coast Mall

2.3km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Whale Coast Mall

2.3km

Market Hermanus Country Market

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Onrus beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction South African Adventures

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction African Sunroad Tourism

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus New Harbour

4km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Cliff Path Biodiversity Walk

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Rotary Way Hermanus Lookout

5km

Tourist Attraction Lemm's Corner Market

7.2 - Good 5.5km

Museum Whale Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Hermanus Tourism Bureau

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier • 2.8km from center

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Localities

Nearest

Onrusrivier • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 89.8km

Transport

Airport

CPT • 74.2km

Bus Station

Swart H M • 48.8km

Train Station

Botrivier • 21.9km

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6.7 Good

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Mark Jensen

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

We stumbled upon this beach not too long ago. Despite the rain that day, it was evident that the beach possessed a captivating beauty and tranquility that made me promise to come back once the weather improved. Since then, we have visited the beach two more times, solidifying its place as one of our go-to destinations in the future. It truly showcases nature's utmost splendor. 👌

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Lorinda Jansen

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

I really enjoy this small beach area. It has a tidal passage that allows you to walk into the ocean, which is perfect for kids because it remains shallow even if you go further in. The beach itself is quite small, but it can accommodate around 150 to 200 people. It's important to arrive early, especially during the December holidays.

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Sarina Patel

Beach Practitioner • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

A lovely, peaceful spot to enjoy a day with your family or significant other. It's a stunning location to create cherished memories that will endure forever.

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Niklas Andersson.

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

8 Very good

There are two parking lots available, both offering fantastic ocean views. The stroll along the pathway from the second parking lot is delightful, as it is consistently well-maintained and spotlessly clean.

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Beatrice Stevenson

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

8 Very good

The beach isn't ideal for swimming due to its hard sand, abundance of rocks, and sea shells. However, it offers excellent opportunities for exploring the coastline and discovering rock pools.