Fish Hoek beach
Fish Hoek Beach curves from Clovelly Station to the north past the mouth of the Silvermine River (and adjacent wetlands) to the little lighthouse halfway along at the start of the developed shoreline. The walkway known as the catwalk stretches all the way to Sunny Cove Station at the southern edge. You may walk your dogs from Clovelly to the start of the walkway/beach wall but not along the “catwalk or Jagger walk “There are safe rock pools along the length of the ‘catwalk” The beach is about 1.5 km long The long flat bay is protected from the currents and stronger surf in the rest of False Bay. Swimming is allowed all along the beach. There are lifesavers on duty during the summer season. Body surfing, boogie boarding, windsurfing, and kayaking are popular at this beach. The water here is considerably warmer than it is on the Atlantic Seaboard with an average between about 17 degrees to 24 degrees C in Summer. There are Restaurants and children’s play areas at the southern end of the beach. runs past rock pools on the southern side of the bay. Sharks have been seen in the bay and spotters are often on duty, especially during the summer season. Trek fishermen can often be seen launching their boats and cleaning their nets. Nets are sometimes brought ashore. The beach is great for long walks and there is 24-hour security provided by a private company. From June to November, southern right whales can be seen from the beach, The best views will be from the Jager Walk.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach
There is a restaurant on the beach and ablution facilities are available.
Check the tides here
After decades of lying dormant, an old railway line was unearthed on Fish Hoek Beach just two weeks after the Antipolis shipwreck washed ashore.
