The Wedge to Beacon Isle

The Wedge and Beacon Isle

The view stretches along Plettenberg Bay's main beach, from the rocky outcrop locals call The Wedge to the low, tree-covered peninsula of Beacon Isle. This stretch of coast is one of the bay's most recognisable vantage points, taking in both the open ocean swell and the sheltered curve of sand below the town.

A Garden Route Landmark

Plettenberg Bay sits at the heart of the Garden Route, where forested hills and lagoons meet a long run of white-sand beaches. The bay's wide, south-facing arc gives it a reputation as one of South Africa's most scenic coastal towns, backed by mountains and fringed by indigenous forest.

Marine Life and Water Sports

These waters form part of a well-known corridor for southern right whales and dolphins, which move along the coast during their annual migration, while the bay's consistent swell also makes it a popular spot for surfing and other water sports.