Best beaches in Simon’s Town

5 ranked beaches in Simon’s 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.

All beaches in Simon’s Town

1

Boulders Beach

World-famous sheltered cove known for African penguins and calm granite-boulder swimming areas.

7.0

2

Froggy Pond Beach

Low-key rocky False Bay beach near Simon’s Town with strong local use and clear-water appeal.

7.0

3

Seaforth Beach

Sheltered False Bay beach near Boulders, useful for calm swims without duplicating the penguin beach.

7.0

4

Water’s Edge Beach

Small calm cove beside Boulders that is valuable for local swimming and penguin-area overflow.

7.0

5

Windmill Beach

Sheltered boulder cove near Boulders with excellent snorkeling and fewer crowds.

7.0

What makes Simon’s Town's beaches stand out?

Simon’s 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 Simon’s Town or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.