Best calm beaches in Mozambique, 2026
10 calm beaches in Mozambique that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to calm travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Cossa Beach
Praia do Bilene, Mozambique
Smaller Bilene lagoon beach area likely missed when only the main town beach is listed.
2OBI 7.5+
Fernão Veloso Bay Beach
Nacala, Mozambique
Sheltered bay beach area that complements the main Fernão Veloso beachfront.
3OBI 7.5+
Flamingo Bay Beach
Barra, Mozambique
Calm bay-side beach setting near Barra, valued for sunsets, mangrove scenery, and quieter stays.
4OBI 7.5+
Memba Bay Beach
Memba, Mozambique
Sheltered bay beach area that captures Memba’s calm-water coastal setting.
5OBI 7.5+
Nhabanga Beach
Praia do Bilene, Mozambique
Quiet eastern Bilene lagoon-side beach locality useful for fuller lagoon coverage.
6OBI 7.5+
Palma Bay Beach
Palma, Mozambique
Sheltered bay-side beach around Palma, distinct for calm water and dhow/boat activity.
7OBI 7.5+
Pomene Estuary Beach
Pomene, Mozambique
Sheltered estuary-side beach at Pomene, distinct from the ocean beach and valuable for calm-water use.
8OBI 7.5+
Praia do Bilene
Praia do Bilene, Mozambique
Gaza’s signature lagoon beach and one of the most searched beach escapes north of Maputo.
9OBI 7.5+
São Martinho Beach
Praia do Bilene, Mozambique
Resort-side Bilene lagoon beach with strong visitor relevance and easy family appeal.
Uembje Lagoon Beach
Praia do Bilene, Mozambique
Calm lagoon-side beach zone that supports Bilene beyond the main resort strip.