Arniston, also known as Waenhuiskrans, is a small coastal village in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated on the Indian Ocean, about 200 kilometers southeast of Cape Town. The village is known for its picturesque beauty, with white-washed fishermen's cottages, pristine beaches, and rugged cliffs. Arniston is named after a British East Indiaman ship that wrecked there in 1815. The village is also home to the Waenhuiskrans Cave, a large sea cave accessible at low tide

Local fishing in Arniston, South Africa, is a vital part of the community's heritage and economy. The village has a long history of small-scale, artisanal fishing, with generations of fishermen relying on the abundant marine resources of the Indian Ocean. Traditional methods are still used, such as handline fishing and small boats, to catch a variety of species, including line fish, lobster, and abalone.