Best beaches in Chintsa

2 ranked beaches in Chintsa, Eastern Cape

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 Chintsa

1
Chintsa East Beach
Broad Wild Coast gateway beach with strong name recognition near East London.
7.0
2
Chintsa West Beach
West-side Chintsa beach option with estuary scenery and a quieter coastal setting.
7.0

What makes Chintsa's beaches stand out?

Chintsa sits in Eastern Cape, South Africa and is home to 2 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 Chintsa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.