Is this the famous Table Mountain view?

Yes. Bloubergstrand is where the classic postcard view of Table Mountain is taken from, with the full range visible across Table Bay.

Why are there so many kitesurfers on this camera?

Bloubergstrand is one of the world’s better-known kitesurfing beaches. The strong summer south-easterly wind that makes it uncomfortable for sunbathing makes it excellent for riding.

How far is Bloubergstrand from Cape Town?

Roughly twenty kilometres north of the city centre, about a twenty-five minute drive depending on traffic.

Table Bay, Cape Town

Bloubergstrand – Table Mountain Across the Bay

The classic Table Mountain postcard, seen from Blouberg beach.

Watch this view live

Bloubergstrand lies on the northern shore of Table Bay, about twenty kilometres from the city centre, and it is the spot the postcard was taken from. Across a wide stretch of open water, Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head line up into the silhouette that most people picture when they think of Cape Town. The beach itself is long, exposed and famously windy, which is exactly why kitesurfers love it.

What you’ll see on the camera

The camera looks south-east across Table Bay to the full mountain range, with Bloubergstrand’s beach and the Atlantic in the foreground. Expect kitesurfers and windsurfers working the swell on breezy days, ships riding at anchor out in the bay, and the whole skyline shifting through the day as the light moves around the mountain.

Best time to watch

Clear winter mornings give the crispest view of the mountain across the water. Sunset is the signature moment here, with the sun dropping into the Atlantic behind the frame and the mountain lit from the side. Summer afternoons bring the south-easter, and with it the kitesurfers and the cloud “tablecloth” spilling over the flat summit.

Things to do nearby

Watch the sunset behind Table Mountain from Blouberg beach
Watch kitesurfers and windsurfers riding the south-easter
Walk the beachfront between Bloubergstrand and Table View
Look for ships at anchor waiting to enter Table Bay harbour

Frequently asked questions

Is this the famous Table Mountain view?: Yes. Bloubergstrand is where the classic postcard view of Table Mountain is taken from, with the full range visible across Table Bay.
Why are there so many kitesurfers on this camera?: Bloubergstrand is one of the world’s better-known kitesurfing beaches. The strong summer south-easterly wind that makes it uncomfortable for sunbathing makes it excellent for riding.
How far is Bloubergstrand from Cape Town?: Roughly twenty kilometres north of the city centre, about a twenty-five minute drive depending on traffic.