Best beaches in St James

1 ranked beach in St James, 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 St James

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St James Beach

Small False Bay beach known for colorful huts, tidal-pool swimming, and strong visual identity.

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What makes St James's beaches stand out?

St James 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 St James or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.