South Africa

Clifton Beach

Clifton beaches are located near Cape Town in South Africa. There are four beaches named in a very creative way: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. These beaches are separated with big granite boulders.

Discover charming places to stay near Clifton's award-winning 4th Beach, renowned for its pristine beauty and vibrant atmosphere.

Each of these beaches has its own benefits and visitors. First beach is known for surfing and being dog friendly, 2nd one is most popular between teenagers and beach volley enjoyers, 3rd beach is known for being the "gay beach", and the 4th is the most visited and known beach, awarded with international award "Blue Flag" due to its cleanliness, safety and other amenities.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that Clifton Beach is a fun, enclosed beach that offers beautiful sights and scenery, with clean water and friendly security guards. Visitors complain that the beach can get crowded, especially during the summer season and that parking can be a challenge.

Where to Stay near Clifton Beach?

Visitors to Clifton Beach often stay in the nearby upscale neighborhoods of Camps Bay and Sea Point, which offer a variety of accommodations and are within a short drive. Many also choose to stay in the vibrant city center of Cape Town, which provides easy access to Clifton Beach and other attractions.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

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Where is Clifton Beach?

Latitude: -33.9365 / Longitude: 18.3774

Clifton Beach is located in South Africa. The following map of Clifton Beach shows the exact location.

Clifton Beach: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, July 5, 2025
Today is not ideal for the beach. Expect rain and strong winds. The air temperature will reach a high of 15.5 °C. The sea temperature is 14.7 °C, and the waves are very high. The sun will be mostly hidden behind the clouds, with a low UV index of 3.5. It's better to find indoor activities today.
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Air

Low / High13.6°C/15.5°C
Feels Like (High)12.6°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature14.7 °C
Wave Height5.3 m
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Rain

Rain Chance85%
Rainfall4.7 mm
Rain Duration15 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:51/17:49
Sunshine Hours7.4 hrs
UV Index3.5
Cloud Cover77%
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Wind

Speed31.6 km/h
Gusts55.1 km/h
DirectionW

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