Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Ponta Abril Beach
Less-developed eastern Inhaca beach area suited to discovery-focused coverage.
Ponta Mazondue Beach
Quiet southern Inhaca shoreline useful for avoiding over-reliance on only the main island beaches.
Ponta Torres Beach
Protected southern Inhaca reef beach area known for coral and snorkeling.
Praia da Ilha dos Portugueses
Iconic white-sand island beach commonly visited by boat from Maputo and Inhaca.
Praia da Ponta Punduine
Local Inhaca beach point with stronger hidden-gem value than mainstream Maputo beaches.
Praia da Reserva de Inhaca
Conservation-linked Inhaca coast where reef and island biodiversity drive beach value.
Praia de Inhaca
Main village-side beach on Inhaca Island and the island’s most practical arrival beach.
Praia do Farol
Northern Inhaca beach near the lighthouse, valued for scenery and island day trips.
Turtle Beach
Remote Inhaca-side beach often reached by boat or local island excursions.
Inhaca Island sits in Maputo City, Mozambique and is home to 9 ranked beaches 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 Inhaca Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
