Best beaches in Cape Town

5 ranked beaches in Cape Town, Western Cape

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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1
Camps Bay Beach

Iconic beachfront below the Twelve Apostles with restaurants, nightlife, sunsets, and huge visitor demand.

7.0

2

Clifton 1st Beach

Quieter Clifton cove with the same premium Atlantic setting but lower visibility than Fourth Beach.

7.0

3

Clifton 2nd Beach

A distinct Clifton cove with strong local identity and a social beach crowd.

7.0

4

Clifton 4th Beach

Cape Town’s flagship white-sand beach, sheltered from wind and central to the Atlantic Seaboard scene.

7.0

5

Glen Beach

Small beach between Clifton and Camps Bay, valued by surfers and locals for its compact break.

7.0

What makes Cape Town's beaches stand out?

Cape Town sits in Western Cape, South Africa and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cape Town or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.