Best beaches in Shela

1 ranked beach in Shela, Lamu County

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Shela

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Shela Beach
Lamu’s signature beach, linking Swahili heritage, dunes and easy visitor access.

7.0

What makes Shela's beaches stand out?

Shela sits in Lamu County, Kenya and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Shela or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.