23° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amThis is the day. The sofa will understand.
BeachMuizenberg
St James Beach
- 4.42.6k reviews
- Free
Sandy False Bay beach in St James with colourful changing huts and a tidal pool, popular with families.
Quick answers
St James Beach in short
When is the best time to visit St James Beach?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is St James Beach indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is St James Beach good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does St James Beach cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book St James Beach?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at St James Beach?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is St James Beach?
Main Rd, St James, Cape Town.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
23°
Clear
- Feels
- 22°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 7pm
22° - 8pm
19° - 9pm
19°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 St James Beach
- 2 Kalk Bay Beach · 20 min
- 3 Echo Valley · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 2.6k reviews
Known for
- Tidal pool
- Colourful beach huts
- Family swimming
What people say
- People like:
- Tidal pool, colourful huts, peaceful and safe for kids
Around Muizenberg
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.