Langebaan Beach
The warm, shallow lagoon beach of the West Coast — kitesurfing, swimming, and the bluest water in the Western Cape outside Cape Town.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The premier water-sports playground of the Western Cape.
The premier water-sports playground of the Western Cape.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Full day
- Time Needed
- 4-6 hours
- Best For
- Kitesurfing and family swimming
- Go If
- You enjoy water sports or need calm, shallow water for children.
Why it's worth your time
Situated on the West Coast, this beach borders a massive, shallow lagoon with exceptionally blue, calm water. It is a premier destination for kitesurfing and family swimming.
What we love
The lagoon water — turquoise, shallow, and noticeably warmer than the open Atlantic a few hundred metres away.
What to know
It can get extremely windy, which is great for kitesurfers but less so for sunbathers.
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