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.

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

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
This is a poor day for a visit to Clifton Beach, as the weather is largely unsuited for typical seaside activities. You should expect light, continuous drizzle and heavy cloud cover throughout the day, keeping the air cool with a maximum temperature of 18.3 °C. The sea is quite rough with significant waves, and with a sea temperature of 13.9 °C, the water is far too cold and turbulent for swimming. Furthermore, the wind is quite noticeable, occasionally picking up with sudden bursts that make lounging on the sand uncomfortable. Given these conditions, it is best to plan your beach outing for another time when the skies are clear and the water is calmer.
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Air

Low / High11.4°C/18.3°C
Feels Like (High)18.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature13.9 °C
Wave Height2.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance27%
Rainfall0.4 mm
Rain Duration3 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:51/17:51
Sunshine Hours6.0 hrs
UV Index3.25
Cloud Cover78%
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Wind

Speed15.7 km/h
Gusts48.6 km/h
DirectionS

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