Chunk of Muizenberg beach closed off to public until December

The construction work taking place in Muizenberg has led to the closure of a large chunk of Surfer's Corner.

From Saturday, 4 October 2025, the end of the beach nearest the railway line will be inaccessible to the public as the construction team "starts installing the dewatering system for the excavation works on the promenade stepped revetment," Ward 64 Councillor Izabel Sherry explains.

This portion of the beach is expected to be reopened by December 2025.

Those who love to catch waves in that area can still do so, with Sherry confirming that surfers "will still have access to the waves in the corner, but you’ll need to enter and exit the water from the remaining beach area that is not closed".

What's actually going on in Muizenberg?

The City of Cape Town announced last year an ambitious redevelopment project for Muizenberg’s iconic beachfront. 

The rebuild of the extensive public areas began in mid-February 2025, with the refurbishment, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, set to upgrade public amenities, improve parking, and replace deteriorating sea walls. 

The redevelopment started in Surfer’s Corner, close to the railway line, with a rebuild of ageing coastal infrastructure, including wooden seawalls, stone masonry steps, and curved concrete structures. These will be replaced with a stepped revetment, or retaining wall, featuring a three-meter-wide promenade and a universally accessible beach ramp.

Designed by coastal engineering experts, this revetment will offer enhanced protection against rising sea levels and frequent storm surges while improving connectivity to the St James walkway. The concrete promenade will feature a sandblasted and sandstone aggregate finish to better blend with the natural environment.

Other key upgrades include formalising the parking areas – currently gravel – along the railway line and Pavilion, while the existing ablution facilities will be moved landward to create additional beachfront space and incorporate family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible features. Local mosaic art reflecting Muizenberg’s heritage will adorn the new structures.

The hugely popular children’s playground will also be enjoying a makeover, introducing a kelp forest theme and interactive equipment. The historic pergola will also be rebuilt further inland, while preserving its original design to maintain the area’s character.

Time Out Tip: Yes, there may not be as much beach to enjoy as usual, but Majestic Cafe is still serving their legendary soft serve ice cream at 44 Beach Road!

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