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Windmill Beach

<p>Windmill Beach is tucked away behind the golf course at Froggy Pond. Like its neighbour, Boulders Beach, it is surrounded by giant granite outcrops which act as a windbreak. The white, sandy beach slopes gently into two gullies separated by a rocky point. Here the water is flat, calm and crystal clear, providing safe swimming and paddling for children in the shallows and good snorkeling in deeper water.</p><p>The beach is often used as a scuba diving training site, as it offers easy entry and exit points, good visibility, and minimal wave action. Novice divers are guided on a circumnavigation of the rocky point, departing from one gully and returning to shore via the other, while exploring the underwater life of the kelp forest. Sea-kayakers are also often seen paddling through the channel on their way to or from Simon’s Town.<br><br>Although this beach is considered safe for swimming, it is recommended that beach goers only swim where and when a lifeguard is on duty.</p>

<p>Please see the Recreation and Parks Tariffs Booklet in the document download section below for more information about booking a facility.</p>

<h4>General enquiries</h4><p> <em>Telephone:</em><br><em><a>021 782 8546</a></em></p><h4>District office </h4><p> <em>Telephone:</em><br><em><a>021 788 1929</a></em></p>

<span><div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> <b></b>Dogs are allowed to run free on the sand, but must be on a lead at all times on the pathways to the beach. </p></div></div></span>

Cnr M4 and Bellevue Road, Simon's Town