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Tidal Pools in Cape Town
A list of 12 tidal pools in Cape Town, South Africa for you to be the ice water mermaid you are destined to be.
Last year I became a mermaid. I’ve always loved swimming pools and warm ocean water, but after eight years of living in South Africa, l finally braved Cape Town’s icy Atlantic Ocean and started cold water swimming.
Here’s a list of Cape Town’s best spots for ocean dipping in 2022, both in tidal pools and in the open ocean. Remember folks — don’t let these sexy Instagram pics fool ya. This water is ice cold!
Saunders
One of the busiest and most popular dip spots in the city, located at the very end of Sea Point. Watch out for the sea urchins and other critters along the side of the wall!
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Camps Bay Tidal Pool
The easiest and most central tidal pool on the Atlantic Seaboard. Mostly white and quiet by morning, mostly melanated and lit by afternoon.
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