Gordon's Bay Harbour
South AfricaGordons Bay Central

Gordon's Bay Harbour

1 Rating
VHF 16

About Gordon's Bay Harbour

PORT OF GORDON’S BAY PROCEDURE GUIDELINES FOR VISITING CRUISING YACHTS OSASA: Gordon’s Bay ​The haul-out facilities at Gordon’s Bay Harbour are administrated by the Harbour Master on behalf of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Facilities include: • Slip with cable-operated cradle able to accommodate haul-outs for vessels of a maximum of 50 tons • Crane for lifting motors and cargo onto cement jetty • Large concrete slipway for hauling out by trailer Chandlery and resupply • Gordon’s Bay Harbour does not currently host a chandlery, but access to boating supplies can be arranged through local artisans. Contact GBYC for more information. • There are nearby supermarkets within walking distance for purchasing groceries; provisions can also be delivered to the Harbour by the local Checkers supermarket. • There is no on-site fuel supply, although local artisans and fishermen can assist with procuring diesel. There are several filling stations in the area as well. Gordon’s Bay Harbour (locally known as the ‘Old Harbour’) Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club, local fishing fleet, an officer’s training facility for the SA Navy, and National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 9. Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club Manager: +27 21 856 3263 Email: gbyc@gbyc.co.za Website: www.gbyc.co.za The Club offers both moorings and a welcoming Clubhouse with a views of the sunset and marina. Temporary membership is available for yachts wishing to spend an extended period of time in the area. Facilities at Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club include: • Floating marina with approximately 120 moorings • Access to water and electricity on approximately half the moorings • Maximum vessel length 43 ft • 24 hour access to bathroom and shower facilities • Clubhouse with bar, braai facilities, WIFI access, and restaurant (Clubhouse closed on Mondays) Public infrastructure at Gordon’s Bay Harbour Harbour Master’s Office: +27 21 856 1482 Email: masolomons@dffe.gov.za

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Facilities

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COORDINATES
-34.16385 N, 18.85781 E

Port Information

Berth Sizes

< 10m, 10-20m

Depth at MLW

< 2m

Manoeuvrability

Fair

Channel Marking

Fair

VHF Channel

16

Port of Entry

No

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Dock Type

Floating

Style Side To

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

Active Winter

Yes

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Weather Forecast

Sun
5AM - 9AM
15 March 2026
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    Light and variable.
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    Increasing from 14 to 23°C
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    SW 0.8m at 9s period
  • sun icon
    UV Index: 2 - Low
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    Mostly fine
Sun
9AM - 1PM
15 March 2026
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    SE 2 knots increasing to SW 6 knots.
  • temp icon
    Increasing from 24 to 29°C
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    SW 0.7m at 9s period
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    UV Index: 9 - Very High
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    Sunny
Sun
1PM - 5PM
15 March 2026
  • wind icon
    SW 6 knots increasing to S 8 knots.
  • temp icon
    27 to 31°C
  • wave icon
    SW 0.7m at 9s period
  • sun icon
    UV Index: 9 - Very High
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    Sunny