Timeline
06:49
Arrive at French Beach and find a spot near the rocky edge. The water is clear and the beach is quiet before the crowds arrive. Bring your own equipment if you plan to snorkel or dive later.
07:19
Watch the sunrise. On January 15th, the sun rises at 07:19 and sets toward the WSW. In April, it rises earlier at 06:11 and sets toward the W. July offers the latest sunrise at 05:52 with a WNW setting. October sun rises at 06:30 and sets W.
07:49
Stay for the golden light. It begins around 17:31 in January, 18:24 in April, 18:52 in July, and 17:35 in October. The light reflects off the clear water and rocky shores.
Local tip
French Beach is located halfway between Hawke's Bay and Paradise Point. If you want a sandy beach with hills nearby, Tushan Beach is a 26-minute walk WNW from here, but you must book the beach huts in advance.
Check before you go
- Bring your own diving and fishing equipment if you plan to use it.
- Check opening hours for any food or drink spots you might visit after sunrise, as none are listed in the immediate context.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Karachi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).