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Beach
Hout Bay Beach
- 4.5666 reviews
- Free
White-sand beach with dunes in Hout Bay, with mountain views, a harbour nearby, and seals; cold water.
Quick answers
Hout Bay Beach in short
When is the best time to visit Hout Bay Beach?
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 Hout Bay Beach indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Hout Bay Beach good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hout Bay Beach cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Hout Bay Beach?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Hout Bay Beach?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Hout Bay Beach?
Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806.
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 · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 2pm
26° - 3pm
27° - 4pm
28°
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 Hout Bay Beach
- 2 Bay Harbour Market · 18 min
- 3 Chapman's Peak Drive · 18 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 666 reviews
Known for
- Seals
- Harbour
- Fish and chips
- Mountain views
What people say
- People like:
- Seals, harbour, mountains, calm beach, fish and chips
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterThe whole time