Glen Beach

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Glen Beach is located north of Camps Bay Beach in Cape Town, South Africa. [1] The two beaches are divided by a rock outcrop that extends from the land to the shore-line. During the summer months, sand deposits tend to build up at the shore-line, widening both Glen and Camps Bay beaches until the two beaches merge—until winter, when the sand deposits are eroded by winter storms. Glen Beach is well known for its beach-break surfing. Coordinates: 33°56′49″S18°22′41″E / 33.94694°S 18.37806°E / -33.94694; 18.37806

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  1. CPUT student drowns during varsity trip at Glen beach