Table Bay
| Table Bay | |
|---|---|
| Tafelbaai (Afrikaans) | |
An aerial view of Table Bay from Bloubergstrand, to the north of Cape Town. Table Mountain is visible in the distance on the far side of the bay. | |
Table Bay Location in South Africa | |
| Coordinates | 33°51′S 18°27′E / 33.850°S 18.450°E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Southern Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | South Africa |
| Surface area | 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi) |
| Islands | Robben Island |
| Settlements | Cape Town |
Table Bay (Afrikaans: Tafelbaai) is a natural bay on the Atlantic Ocean at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula, which stretches south to the Cape of Good Hope. Overlooked by Cape Town, the bay is dominated by the flat-topped Table Mountain, from which it takes its name.