East London Beaches, East London
Buffalo City, as East London is charmingly known, not only lies on one of the most sublime coastlines of the world - think warm Indian Ocean waters and sub-tropical weather that allow visitors to enjoy the climate all year round - it also basks gloriously between the Nahoon River in the north and the Buffalo River to the south of the city, and the phrase ‘unspoilt beaches’ was termed with East London’s beaches in mind.
Regarded as one of the most consistent surfing coastlines in the country, it is also said to have the best of everything! Other beaches, besides the ones mentioned below, include Kidds beach, Leechers, the beaches along the West Bank of the city like Shelly Beach and Fullers Bay - where the waterworld complex offers swimming, sailing, water-skiing, boardsailing and boating.
One would be remiss for not mentioning Gonubie beach, for although not exactly a local beach, it’s proximity to East London (it’s just 25 kilometres north of the city at the mouth of the Gonubie River) and its blue flag status make it a ‘must’ to visit.
Beaches in (or near) East London
Orient Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Lying on the eastern side of the Buffalo River on the south end of the esplanade in The Quigney, Orient beach used to be known as the Sandy ... more information
Cove Rock
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Cove Rock, whilst not renowned for its swimming, is nonetheless one of the country’s most remarkable sandstone formations that serves as a ... more information
Bonza Bay Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Bonza Bay’s beach lies just off the Quinera Lagoon giving you the best of both worlds - wonderful fishing, birding and swimming ... more information
Nahoon Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Nahoon beach is a surfer’s and swimmer’s paradise and is arguably East London’s most popular beach - we’re talking kilometres of (mostly) ... more information
Eastern Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Eastern beach, which lies just past the East London aquarium opposite Marina Glen, is not only one of the city’s most central beaches, it’s ... more information
Igoda Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Igoda Beach is a great wide open beach with well-forested sand dunes and a river that provides safe bathing. Access from the little village ... more information
Gulu Beach
Where: East London
How much (per person): Free
Although Gulu Beach is essentially frequented by recreational anglers, it makes for a wonderful day trip during summer, when the wide open ... more information
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