Le Cap - Plage de Camps Bay, Douze Apôtres
Western Cape, South Africa — 0.2 km
Cape Town — Camps Bay, The Bay hotel
Le Cap - Camps Bay, hôtel The Bay
🇿🇦 Western Cape · South Africa — Altitude 15 m
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This live stream looks toward Camps Bay, a sheltered Atlantic beach on the western side of Cape Town, framed by the Twelve Apostles ridge. It is a practical way to check how the coast looks before you go, or simply to follow the light and surf from afar.
About Camps Bay
Camps Bay sits at the foot of the Twelve Apostles, a line of granite peaks that runs down to the sea on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula. The suburb is known for its wide white sand, palm-lined promenade, cafés and restaurants, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. The water is cold, fed by the Benguela current, so the beach feels more like a place for walking and sunsets than for long swims. Table Mountain rises to the east and gives the bay its backdrop.
What the camera shows
The view is tied to the beach and the bay, so conditions change with the tide, wind and cloud. Late afternoon is often the most rewarding time, when the sun drops toward the water and the mountains take on warm colour. On windy days you may see strong swell and spray, and on clear mornings the coastline stretches far to the south. Because the picture is live, what you see at any moment depends on the weather at that hour.
Planning a visit
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate, with dry, sunny summers from around November to March and cooler, wetter winters. The Atlantic side can be windier than the city centre, so a light jacket helps even in summer. Nearby on the same coast are the Clifton beaches and the Twelve Apostles viewpoints, and Table Mountain is a short drive away. Check the live weather block on this page before setting out.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Camps Bay right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Camps Bay are shown in the weather block on this page, updated with the stream. Wind on this coast can change quickly, so it is worth checking before a beach trip.
What time is it in Camps Bay?
The local time for Camps Bay appears on this page next to the live player. South Africa keeps one time zone throughout the year, so the displayed time is the same as the rest of the country.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is at The Bay hotel in Camps Bay, on the western side of Cape Town at the foot of the Twelve Apostles. The map on this page shows the exact location relative to the beach and nearby cameras.
When is the best time to watch the beach?
Late afternoon is often the most interesting, when light is warm and the sun sets over the Atlantic. Weather and wind strongly affect the scene, so the view can vary widely from one hour to the next.
Planning a trip?
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