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Thyspunt

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Thyspunt?

There are 100 places to stay in the Thyspunt area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Thyspunt include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=549004&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">St. Francis Golf Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=15658&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sandals Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2182448&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cottage on College</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1057072&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oyster Kaya At Oyster Bay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1712011&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Crystal Waters, St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3972856&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">St Francis Cottage close to beach</a></li></ul>

Oyster Bay, South Africa

#63 out of 73 in Eastern Cape

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Oyster Bay • 7.1 km

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Tourist Attraction Two Harbours Walk

9.4 - Excellent 9.8km

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About

Thyspunt is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 63th place out of 73 beaches in the Eastern Cape region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and bright 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.

Thyspunt 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.

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 Wasserna's beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

Thyspunt (Eastern Cape) is located outside the Oyster 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 Thyspunt 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

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+18 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

9.8 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

4.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Oyster Bay • 7.1 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Two Harbours Walk

9.4 - Excellent 9.8km

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Oyster Bay • 16.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.9km

Wasserna's beach Wasserna's beach

6.8 Good

10.4km

Cape St Francis Cape St Francis

5.8 Pleasant

17.7km

Old Jetty beach Old Jetty beach

7.6 Very good

20.4km

Aston Bay beach Aston Bay beach

7.8 Very good

23.5km

Jeffreys Bay beach Jeffreys Bay beach

8 Very good

27.2km

Wavecrest beach Wavecrest beach

6.7 Good

48.7km

Oubosstrand Oubosstrand

6.7 Good

50.8km

Eersterivier Road II Eersterivier Road II

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Oyster Bay • 7.1km

Transport

Airport

PLZ • 85km

Train Station

Humansdorp • 18.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Thyspunt?

The coastline of Thyspunt is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Thyspunt?

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

Is the Thyspunt 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.

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

Is the Thyspunt 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Thyspunt 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Thyspunt?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Thyspunt.

What is the closest accommodation to the Thyspunt?

There are 100 places to stay in the Thyspunt area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Thyspunt include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Thyspunt from parking?

The Thyspunt 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Thyspunt?

The month with the highest temperature in Thyspunt is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 18°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Thyspunt (Eastern 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.Thyspunt (Eastern 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.