Best beaches in Scarborough

1 ranked beach in Scarborough, Western Cape

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

All beaches in Scarborough

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Scarborough Beach

Atmospheric peninsula village beach with strong surf, dunes, and a quieter local feel.

7.0

What makes Scarborough's beaches stand out?

Scarborough sits in Western Cape, South Africa and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Scarborough or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.