22° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 amEven the bins look good in this light.
ViewpointMouille Point
Green Point Lighthouse
- 4.61.5k reviews
- Closed now
Red-striped 1824 lighthouse and national monument on the Mouille Point promenade, known for its foghorn 'Moaning Minnie'.
Quick answers
Green Point Lighthouse in short
When is Green Point Lighthouse open?
Mon–Fri 10 AM–3 PM; Sat–Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Green Point Lighthouse?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Green Point Lighthouse indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Green Point Lighthouse good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Green Point Lighthouse cost?
It isn't free.
How long do you need at Green Point Lighthouse?
About 45 minutes.
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Where is Green Point Lighthouse?
100 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005.
Is Green Point Lighthouse wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
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
Closed nowmonday10 AM–3 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Green Point Lighthouse
- 2 Promenade · 1 min
- 3 The Butcher Shop & Grill · 1 min
- 4 Sotano · 2 min
- 5 The Hussar Grill Mouille Point · 5 min
Good to know
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.5k reviews
Known for
- 1824 lighthouse
- Moaning Minnie foghorn
- Promenade walks
- Sunset views
What people say
- People like:
- Promenade walks, ocean views, playground and sunsets
Around Mouille Point
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
PromenadePark · 1 min walk
Good nowThe Butcher Shop & GrillSteakhouse · 1 min walk
SotanoMediterranean · 2 min walk
The Hussar Grill Mouille PointSteakhouse · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.