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Buffalo Bay

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Africa Updated June 2026

Buffalo Bay is in Garden Route, South Africa. Buffalo Bay (Buffelsbaai) is a small coastal settlement on South Africa’s Garden Route, west of Knysna. The bay offers a sandy beach with surf breaks; facilities are limited compared with Knysna town, so many visitors day-trip or stay in nearby lodges.

Quiet Garden Route bay between Knysna and Mossel Bay, with a sandy arc popular for walks and surfing. Coordinates approximately -34.088, 22.975.

Browse more beaches in this region on the region page and nearby stays listed below.

At a glance

Water temperature
20 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.62 m
Shoreline
Dunes
Region
Garden Route
Country
South Africa

Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo Bay?

Buffelsbaai, Garden Route, South Africa (-34.088, 22.975).

What is the shore like?

dunes

Are there hotels nearby?

Yes — see Places to stay nearby on this page.

7-day forecast

04/11
26°
13°
Wind 20 km/h
UV index 8
05/11
23°
17°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 8
06/11
21°
15°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 8
07/11
18°
12°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 3
08/11
20°
12°
Wind 32 km/h
UV index 9
09/11
25°
13°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 9
10/11
23°
15°
Wind 13 km/h
UV index 8

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
21.4°
Feb
21.1°
Mar
20.1°
Apr
19.7°
May
18°
Jun
17.2°
Jul
16.9°
Aug
14.5°
Sep
14.3°
Oct
17°
Nov
18.8°
Dec
18.9°

Places to stay nearby

Buffalo Bay Apartments

Self-catering by Buffalo Bay
≈ 85 €
400 m

Saffier Cottage

Stay near Buffalo Bay
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753 m

Sailaway Beach House

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1 km

Rinkink Beach House

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1.6 km

Rus & Roes Beach Home

Stay near Buffalo Bay
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2.5 km

87 Sand Street

Stay near Buffalo Bay
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2.7 km

Barefoot Whispers

Stay near Buffalo Bay
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3.2 km

Jubilee

Stay near Buffalo Bay
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4 km

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna waterfront hotel
≈ 130 €
19 km

Turbine Boutique Hotel

Boutique hotel on Thesen Islands
≈ 180 €
20 km

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Town hotel base for the Garden Route
≈ 100 €
18 km

Simola Hotel Country Club

Hilltop hotel and golf estate
≈ 160 €
22 km