Namibia · Erongo / Namib-Naukluft National Park

Best beaches in Walvis Bay

6 ranked beaches in Walvis Bay, Erongo / Namib-Naukluft National Park

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 Walvis Bay

1

Doodsakker Beach

Legendary narrow beach corridor between steep dunes and the Atlantic, valued by guided 4x4 travelers.

7.0

2

Dune Sea Seal Beach

Sparse wildlife beach sector on the dune-backed coast, likely absent from generic map datasets.

7.0

3

Langewand Beach

Iconic dune-meets-Atlantic beach drive where the Namib Sand Sea drops directly to the ocean.

7.0

4

Namib Dune Wall Beach

Distinct dune-wall coastal stretch south of Langewand with classic Namib Sand Sea scenery.

7.0

5

Namib Sand Sea Beach

Remote open Atlantic beach on the outer edge of the Namib Sand Sea, included as a broad named coastal identity only.

7.0

6

Shawnee Shipwreck Beach

Remote wild beach known for the Shawnee wreck and dramatic dune-backed shoreline.

7.0

What makes Walvis Bay's beaches stand out?

Walvis Bay sits in Erongo / Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia and is home to 6 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 Walvis Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.