Beach Northern Cape
McDougall's Bay
A sheltered rock-pool cove at Port Nolloth — warmer than the Benguela suggests, and the NC's safest family swim.
Only If Nearby
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Trip Role
Only If Nearby
Ideal stay
Half a day
Best for
Family swimming in the Northern Cape
Our take
A rare, safe harbor on a notoriously rugged and cold coastline.
A rare, safe harbor on a notoriously rugged and cold coastline.
- Trip Role
- Only If Nearby
- Ideal Stay
- Half a day
- Time Needed
- 2-3 hours
- Best For
- Family swimming in the Northern Cape
- Go If
- You are traveling the West Coast and need a safe, sheltered place to swim.
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Why it's worth your time
A sheltered, rocky cove at Port Nolloth on the Northern Cape coast. It is one of the few spots in the region where the water is calm enough for a family swim.
What we love
The rock pools that provide a safe haven from the cold Atlantic.
What to know
The water remains cold despite the shelter; bring a wetsuit if you plan to stay in.