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
Datai Bay Beach
Often hidden inside resort data
7.0
2
Pantai Cenang
Most iconic Langkawi beach
7.0
3
Pantai Kok
Quiet west coast bay
7.0
4
Pantai Pasir Hitam
Missed in generic lists
7.0
5
Pantai Pasir Tengkorak
Local cove beach
7.0
6
Pantai Tengah
Calmer Cenang extension
7.0
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.