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Malaysia · Kedah

Best beaches in Langkawi

7 ranked beaches in Langkawi, Kedah

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 Langkawi

  1. 1

    Datai Bay Beach

    Often hidden inside resort data

    7.0
  2. 2

    Pantai Cenang

    Most iconic Langkawi beach

    7.0
  3. 3

    Pantai Kok

    Quiet west coast bay

    7.0
  4. 4

    Pantai Pasir Hitam

    Missed in generic lists

    7.0
  5. 5

    Pantai Pasir Tengkorak

    Local cove beach

    7.0
  6. 6

    Pantai Tengah

    Calmer Cenang extension

    7.0
  7. 7

    Tanjung Rhu Beach

    Premium scenic beach

    7.0

What makes Langkawi's beaches stand out?

Langkawi sits in Kedah, Malaysia and is home to 7 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 Langkawi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.