NearMe lists 898 beaches across South Africa in 8 provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (369), KwaZulu-Natal (268) and Eastern Cape (137). 25% of these entries include a phone number and 24% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 898 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Nedbank Hout BayShop E6, Main Stream Shopping Centre, Main Road, Hout Bay, Western Cape, Hout Bay, Western Cape080 055 5111 / Website / Directions
- Central BeachCentral Beach, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape+27 63 652 6970 / Website / Directions
- Onrus Beach93 Atlantic Dr, Onrusrivier, Western Cape+27 82 554 0811 / Directions
- Clubview Beach170 Edinburgh Ave, Centurion, Gauteng+27 73 074 4000 / Website / Directions
- Seaforth BeachCnr Of Kleintuin And M4, Simon's Town, Western Cape+27 21 480 7700 / Website / Directions
- Illovo Beach Club34 William Brown Rd, Kingsburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 916 3110 / Directions
- Alkantstrand BeachAlkantstrand Beach, uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal+27 62 545 5349 / Website / Directions
- Glencairn BeachGlen Rd & Main Rd, Simon's Town, Western Cape+27 72 885 0159 / Website / Directions
- Pollok Beach8th Ave, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 76 321 6086 / Website / Directions
- Dalebrook Tidal PoolDalebrook Rd, Muizenberg, Western Cape+27 83 326 0184 / Directions
- Hersham CottageHersham, Groot Brakrivier, Western Cape+27 83 641 1619 / Directions
- Santos Beach, Mossel Bay49 George Rd, Mossel Bay, Western Cape+27 83 900 7797 / Website / Directions
- Kleinmond Beach19 Strand St, Kleinmond, Western Cape+27 64 947 7023 / Website / Directions
- Mile 16 private beach Estate16 Beach Rd, Yzerfontein, Western Cape+27 83 641 9088 / Website / Directions
- Clifton 4th Beach22 Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 465 2029 / Website / Directions
- Grotto BeachGrotto St, Hermanus, Western Cape+27 71 761 8783 / Website / Directions
- Scottburgh Beach157 Marine Terrace, Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27 39 976 1401 / Website / Directions
- Margate BeachFinnis Rd, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal+27 61 528 0387 / Directions
- PiratesDurban Beachfront, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 78 459 9662 / Website / Directions
- Clifton Beach Apartment47 Victoria Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 762 1543 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The beaches we hold are spread across 178 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (83), Durban (83), Gqeberha (41), Blouberg (33), Margate (29) and East London (24).
Beaches by province
How the 898 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 369 | Cape Town (77), Blouberg (33) and Simon's Town (15) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 268 | Durban (81), Margate (29) and KwaDukuza (16) |
| Eastern Cape | 137 | Gqeberha (41), East London (22) and Jeffreys Bay (15) |
| Gauteng | 18 | Johannesburg (4), Soweto (2) and Edenvale (2) |
| Northern Cape | 2 | Port Nolloth (2) |
| Mpumalanga | 2 | Malalane (1) and Mzinti (1) |
| Free State | 1 | Sasolburg (1) |
| Limpopo | 1 | Musina (1) |
100 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 898 entries, 25% list a phone number, 24% a website and 40% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches does NearMe list?
We have 898 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (369).
Which towns have the most beaches?
In our listings, Cape Town (83), Durban (83) and Gqeberha (41) have the most entries.
How many beaches are there in Western Cape?
We have 369 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (77), Blouberg (33) and Simon's Town (15).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.