Best beaches in Umdloti

3 ranked beaches in Umdloti, KwaZulu-Natal

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

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Strong regional beach town north of Umhlanga with a broad sandy beach and relaxed holiday feel.

7.0

Umdloti North Beach

Northern Umdloti stretch with a quieter residential feel and open sandy shoreline.

7.0

Umdloti South Beach

Southern Umdloti beach section near tidal pools and local restaurants, distinct from the broader town beach.

7.0

What makes Umdloti's beaches stand out?

Umdloti sits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is home to 3 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 Umdloti or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.