Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) โ a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Clarke Bay Beach
Smaller named Ballito beach useful for visitors looking beyond the main sands.
Salmon Bay Beach
Recognized Ballito beachfront spot with local surf and family appeal.
Thompson's Bay Beach
Iconic sheltered cove on the nearby Dolphin Coast with a strong public beach identity.
Willard Beach
Major Ballito beach and surf-swim hub, important for regional completeness south of Zinkwazi.
Ballito sits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index โ 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 Ballito or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
