King's Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
King's Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.2
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 0
King's Beach is a magnificent 1.6-kilometer stretch of golden sand located in the suburb of Humewood, Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. This Blue Flag-certified beach is known for its wide expanse, gentle slope into the Indian Ocean waters of Algoa Bay, and its proximity to city amenities. The beach is a popular destination for families and recreational users, featuring well-maintained facilities, lifeguard services during the summer season, and a promenade with various attractions. The waters are generally warm, with summer temperatures ranging from 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures from 14 to 19 degrees Celsius.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at King's Beach and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on King's Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The entire 1.6 km beachfront offers surf fishing opportunities. The area near the harbour wall may attract different species due to its structural difference from the open sand. The beach has a gently sloping profile into the tranquil waters of Algoa Bay.
Know where you can legally fish on King's Beach
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Eastern Cape licenses and regulations
Eastern Cape Boating Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.
Eastern Cape Fishing License
Official site of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), the provincial authority that issues freshwater angling licences. Note: no dedicated online licence page exists; the provincial licence is obtained over-the-counter at DEDEAT/nature-reserve offices and some Post Offices.
Eastern Cape Fishing Regulations
Freshwater fishing in the Eastern Cape is governed by provincial Nature Conservation legislation administered by DEDEAT (the official authority site). No standalone provincial freshwater-regulations web page exists, so the authority site is used.
Eastern Cape Stream Access Laws
South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.
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