Best beaches in Lahad Datu

1 ranked beach in Lahad Datu, Sabah

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 Lahad Datu

1
Payang Beach
Rare mainland beach
7.0

What makes Lahad Datu's beaches stand out?

Lahad Datu sits in Sabah, Malaysia and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Lahad Datu or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.