Best beaches in Umdloti

3 ranked beaches in Umdloti, KwaZulu-Natal

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 Umdloti

1
Umdloti Beach
Strong regional beach town north of Umhlanga with a broad sandy beach and relaxed holiday feel.
7.0
2
Umdloti North Beach
Northern Umdloti stretch with a quieter residential feel and open sandy shoreline.
7.0
3
Umdloti South Beach
Southern Umdloti beach section near tidal pools and local restaurants, distinct from the broader town beach.
7.0

What makes Umdloti's beaches stand out?

Umdloti sits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 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 Umdloti or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.