Place to visit
East Beach, South Africa: what it is and when to go
East Beach is a beach in South Africa (Port Alfred). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is December to March. In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach · Beaches
- Where
- South Africa
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 126 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -33.60114, 26.90109
What it is and where
East Beach is a beach in South Africa (Port Alfred). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Port Alfred, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -33.60114, 26.90109; the nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Beaches places in South Africa. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit East Beach is December to March.
- JanBest time14:00
- FebBest time13:12
- MarBest time12:15
- AprPossible11:09
- MayBetter not10:16
- JunBetter not9:47
- JulBetter not9:59
- AugBetter not10:45
- SepBetter not11:48
- OctPossible12:52
- NovPossible13:47
- DecBest time14:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Africa
To enter South Africa there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with two blank pages and 30 days to spare”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Africa checklist. Currency: South African rand (ZAR); plugs: Type M and N · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter: the large plug with three round pins); emergencies: 10111 police · 10177 ambulance · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sharks BayBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa1.4 km
- SoutvleibaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa2.7 km
- Terry Fitzgerald Private Nature ReserveProtected area11 km
- Richard Pullen's Studio & GalleryGallery13 km
- Bathurst Agricultural MuseumMuseum13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Africa guide.
More in South Africa: Beaches
- Boulders Beach: beach in Cape Town, South Africa
- Glen Beach: beach on the west coast of Cape Town, South Africa
- Sandy Bay, Cape Town: beach near Cape Town
- Santosstrand: Beach
- Whittle Rock: granite reef in False Bay, South Africa
Every South Africa place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is East Beach?
It is a beach in South Africa. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Africa: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit East Beach?
December to March. In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47.
How do you get to East Beach?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 126 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Africa is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Africa map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sharks Bay, Soutvleibaai, Terry Fitzgerald Private Nature Reserve. The rest is in the South Africa guide.
Keep reading
- Port Alfred13 places to see in and around Port Alfred, South Africa: Kap River Nature Reserve, Waters Meeting Nature Reserve, Dias Cross Memorial. Best time: October to April.
- Beaches6 places for beaches in South Africa, from Boulders Beach to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- South AfricaBefore travelling to South Africa: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourist stays of up to 90 days: a passport is enough, with t…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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