Kleinmond Beach (Blue Flag) — Beaches in Kleinmond

Kleinmond Beach is the main family beach of the town and has flown the Blue Flag for many seasons, which means it is held to standards for water quality, safety and facilities. The flagged swimming zone starts roughly halfway between the lagoon and the sea and runs about 250 m along the beach; the lagoon itself is not part of it.

Lifeguards watch the flagged area in the Blue Flag season (the municipality has announced daily cover from 09:00 to 18:00), so swim between the red and yellow flags. You will find toilets, showers, picnic tables and braai spots, and the lawn behind the beach is popular for a picnic. Alcohol is not allowed on the beach, and dogs are kept off while the Blue Flag is flying.

In winter and spring the beach is a good vantage point for southern right whales. Conditions change with the tides, wind and season: check locally before you go, and swim only where it is safe.