Water Activities

Gordon’s Bay is an idyllic seaside town perfect for water activities, nestled into the Southeast corner of False Bay. Our spectacular ocean views look out over the water to the back of Table Mountain and on clear evenings you can see the lights from Muizenberg and Simon’s Town twinkling in the distance.

Due to our geographical location, our waters are much shallower and therefore warmer and calmer than the rest of False Bay. This makes Gordon’s Bay the ideal spot for families and friends to take a dip and splash around in the summer months. With lifeguards on duty and NSRI Station 9 situated in the Old Harbour. Safe waters for water activities, are synonymous with our town.

Gordon’s Bay not only boasts two working harbours but three lovely beaches along our coastline. The well-known Blue Flag status Bikini Beach, Gordon’s Bay Main Beach, and the quieter Cayman Beach.

You are spoilt for choice and Gordon’s Bay is any water sports enthusiast’s dream.

Our serene waters are ideal for Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) or Kayaking. Fishing and angling are a favorite pastime among many of the locals and visitors alike. With two working harbours, you have your pick of fishing charters and pleasure cruises. Just make sure you have your correct permits for fishing. Enjoy a drink on a luxury yacht at sundown. A mere 10 minutes away you can experience incredible Kite Surfing on Strand Beach.

For the more adventurous we have jet ski’s and powerboats. Bikini Beach is great for body boarding and hanging ten while surfing some of the waves. From beachfront activities to deep sea adventures you can experience it all. Even shark cage diving is possible with a quick road trip. Make sure to check in with the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club and Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club to see which sailing regattas and fishing competitions are planned.

Want to see what goes on beneath our waves? You will be amazed and astounded by the variety of sea creatures residing in our bay. The colder waters allow life to flourish and create wonderful diversity. Have you seen the Marine Big Five? They are the Great White Shark, the Southern Right Whale, the Bottlenose Dolphin, the Cape Fur Seal, and the African Penguin.

Book a course with one of our accredited dive schools and you are set to explore the underwater world. Some of the creatures you may see range from larger marine mammals to the ever-so-tiny nudibranchs that populate our coastline. There are starfish galore dotted between rocks and Kelp Forests. Seals can often be seen darting in between the Kelp or lazing about on the surface of the water basking in the endless African sun. From Scuba, Snorkeling to Freediving the underwater world is your oyster and our waters are filled with natural treasures.

We regularly spot dolphins along our shoreline and whale watching during whale season is a real treat. Make sure to visit our Whale Look Out Point at the start of Clarence Drive and walk Monica’s Mile or book a boat to take you out into our bay.

Water is life and in Gordon’s Bay we protect what we love, make sure to join one of our monthly beach clean-ups when visiting. Pop into our Tourism Office or contact us HERE for more information and guidance on the best attractions in and around Gordon’s Bay.