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Malaysia · Pahang

Best beaches in Kuantan

3 ranked beaches in Kuantan, Pahang

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 Kuantan

  1. 1

    Balok Beach

    Surf-friendly spot

    7.0
  2. 2

    Pantai Pelindung

    Local hidden beach

    7.0
  3. 3

    Teluk Cempedak

    Flagship Kuantan beach

    7.0

What makes Kuantan's beaches stand out?

Kuantan sits in Pahang, Malaysia 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 Kuantan or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.