Following the recent rains in May 2026, the two dams supplying bulk water to Pearly Beach are now both at full capacity and water restrictions for the area are lifted with immediate effect from today, 19 May 2026.
Overstrand Municipality implemented these water restrictions in Pearly Beach in February this year as a precautionary measure. Pearly Beach is supplied with bulk water from the Pearly Beach and Koekemoer Dams. The restrictions were put in place after the level of the Koekemoer Dam dropped to 40% due to damage to a private bulk water pipeline during the fires in the area. No other areas in the Overstrand had water restrictions during this time.
Rainfall across the Overstrand has also brought other municipal dams to full capacity, including the Buffels River Dam (supplying Rooi-Els, Pringle Bay, and Betty’s Bay) and the Kraaibosch Dam (supplying Gansbaai).
The De Bos Dam (supplying Greater Hermanus) is currently at 91.9%, which is a massive increase of +24.7% from the previous week and significantly higher than the 73.5% recorded during the same period last year on 17 May 2025.
The Municipality extends its sincere appreciation to all residents, businesses, and visitors for their continued efforts to save water during the restriction period in Pearly Beach. Your responsible water use has played an important role in protecting our shared water resources. Every drop still counts.
Residents are encouraged to maintain water-wise practices as part of their daily routines, not only during periods of restriction. Every drop still counts.
