Photo of Buffalo Bay beach II with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Buffalo Bay beach II with turquoise pure water surface

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7.1

Good

Buffalo Bay beach II

Buffelsbaai, South Africa

#84 out of 121 in Western Cape

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Buffel's Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Wildside Beach Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Restaurant Buffelsbaai Waterfront Restaurant

6.4 - Pleasant 800m

Restaurant Caroline's Bistro & the Bell Tavern

8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Butterfly Blu Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort Knysna

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Indigo Deli

8.6 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Belvidere Manor

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Chef's & Nautilus Place Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Buffels Bay Beach view Point

9.4 - Excellent 910m

Tourist Attraction Whale spotters viewpoint

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction The Friday Market

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction The Red Bridge

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Tourist Attraction Knysna Motor Show

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Le Spa Tranquille

9.4 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Scootours Knysna

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

9 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Featherbed Private Nature Reserve

9.2 - Excellent 8.6km

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About

Buffalo Bay beach II is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 84th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 420.5 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Buffel's Bay settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Buffalo Bay beach II coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Buffalo Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Buffalo Bay beach II (Western Cape) is located outside the Buffel's Bay settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Buffalo Bay beach II with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

8.4 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

4.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Buffel's Bay • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Wildside Beach Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Restaurant Buffelsbaai Waterfront Restaurant

6.4 - Pleasant 800m

Restaurant Caroline's Bistro & the Bell Tavern

8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Butterfly Blu Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort Knysna

9.2 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Indigo Deli

8.6 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Belvidere Manor

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Chef's & Nautilus Place Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Buffels Bay Beach view Point

9.4 - Excellent 910m

Tourist Attraction Whale spotters viewpoint

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction The Friday Market

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction The Red Bridge

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Tourist Attraction Knysna Motor Show

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Le Spa Tranquille

9.4 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Scootours Knysna

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

9 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Featherbed Private Nature Reserve

9.2 - Excellent 8.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Buffel's Bay • 5km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Brenton Ocean view

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Located at nearest locality

Buffel's Bay • 5.1km from center

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'The Gatehouse', Goosebumps - Cottage in Lake Brenton on Knysna Lagoon

5.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

'The Gatehouse', Goosebumps - Cottage in Lake Brenton on Knysna Lagoon

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Located at nearest locality

Buffel's Bay • 5.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Buffalo Bay beach II? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Buffalo Bay beach II is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

800m 10 min walk

Buffalo Bay beach Buffalo Bay beach

8.3 Very good

5km

Brenton beach Brenton beach

8 Very good

8.5km

Bollards Bay beach Bollards Bay beach

7.3 Good

12.6km

Groenvlei beach Groenvlei beach

6.8 Good

15km

Knoetzie beach Knoetzie beach

6.9 Good

16.2km

Myoli beach Myoli beach

7.8 Very good

18.2km

Swartvlei beach Swartvlei beach

6.8 Good

31km

Kleinkrantz beach Kleinkrantz beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Buffel's Bay • 710m

Main locality of province

Cape Town • 420.5km

Transport

Airport

PBZ • 33.3km

Bus Station

Hibiscus Court • 5.6km

Train Station

Belvedere • 5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

Shane Lomax

8 Very good

The coastline offers stunning views, and it's just a short, pleasant 5-minute walk to reach the pristine white sand beach. You can enjoy safe swimming as there are lifeguards on duty all day long. The campsite is well-maintained, and the staff is always friendly and ready to help. We experienced a mix of good weather and windy days. The spacious stands can easily accommodate 2 tents and a car, or a caravan and 2 cars. The restroom facilities are sufficient and kept clean. Additionally, there are plenty of nearby restaurants to choose from.

October 2023

Samuel Rivers

8 Very good

The management is good, the views are nice, and the facilities are good, but there is a lack of shade.

October 2023

Natalie Branson

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely incredible! The view was absolutely breathtaking, as we could admire the vast ocean right from our tent and wake up to the beautiful sight of the rising sun. We were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional and welcoming service provided by the municipality. The bathrooms were also well-maintained and spotlessly clean. Thank you!

October 2023

Jaxon Tanner

10 Exceptional

The coastline here is absolutely stunning, and the campsites offer a wonderful view of the sea. It's hard to believe that this place is owned by the municipality because it is so well-maintained, safe, and organized. The ablutions may be a bit old, but they are kept very clean. Plus, each site has electricity points and braais. I highly recommend this place, and I will definitely come back again.

October 2023

Benjamin M

10 Exceptional

Upon my first visit, I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and fresh scent of the restroom facilities. The beach boasts spacious campsites adorned with lush lawns. Additionally, the breathtaking views of both sunrise and sunset are truly awe-inspiring.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Buffalo Bay beach II?

The Buffalo Bay beach II is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Buffalo Bay beach II?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Buffalo Bay beach II, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Buffalo Bay beach II is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Buffalo Bay beach II good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Buffalo Bay beach II does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Buffalo Bay beach II good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Buffalo Bay beach II secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Buffalo Bay beach II?

Buffalo Bay beach II can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Buffalo Bay beach II?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Buffalo Bay beach II.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Wildside Beach Restaurant is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Buffalo Bay beach II?

There are 522 places to stay in the Buffalo Bay beach II area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Buffalo Bay beach II include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Buffalo Bay beach II from parking?

The Buffalo Bay beach II has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Buffalo Bay beach II?

There are 2 attractions near Buffalo Bay beach II that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Buffels Bay Beach view Point located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Buffalo Bay beach II?

The month with the highest temperature in Buffalo Bay beach II is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 18°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Buffalo Bay beach II (Western Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Buffalo Bay beach II (Western Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.