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Notable beach · Eastern Cape, South Africa

First Beach

First Beach is a beach in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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First Beach: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit First Beach

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach First Beach — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -31.62806, 29.54778. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Beach safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for First Beach yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit First Beach?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near First Beach?

    Nearby: Magwa Falls (waterfall, 28 km), Mpande Bay (beach, 29 km), Hluleka Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 40 km), Mkambati Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 72 km), Cape Hermes Lighthouse (beach, 1 km), Gap (viewpoint, 2 km).

    Is First Beach worth visiting?

    First Beach is listed as a notable beach in South Africa on Spotwander.