Best beaches in East London

6 ranked beaches in East London, Eastern Cape

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 East London

1
Bonza Bay Beach

Reliable local beach north of Nahoon with dunes, open sand, and family-friendly use.

7.0

2

Eastern Beach

Central city beach with easy access, promenade energy, and classic East London beach identity.

7.0

3

Igoda Beach

Less-promoted beach south of the city, useful for filling the real local coast.

7.0

4

Nahoon Beach

East London’s signature surf beach and the must-have anchor for the city coastline.

7.0

5

Nahoon Corner

Recognized surf-cove identity beside Nahoon, distinct from the broad main beach experience.

7.0

6

Orient Beach

Sheltered, popular family beach close to the city’s main beachfront facilities.

7.0

What makes East London's beaches stand out?

East London sits in Eastern Cape, South Africa and is home to 6 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 East London or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.