Beach Eastern Cape
Nahoon Beach
East London's wild-card beach — a long open strand with a surf break and Nahoon Point's dune-boardwalk nature reserve.
Day Trip
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Trip Role
Day Trip
Ideal stay
Half a day
Best for
Surfing and dune walking
Our take
A versatile, high-quality beach that balances city access with natural beauty.
A versatile, high-quality beach that balances city access with natural beauty.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half a day
- Time Needed
- 3-5 hours
- Best For
- Surfing and dune walking
- Go If
- You want a mix of great surf, long walks, and nature reserve access.
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Why it's worth your time
East London's most popular beach, featuring a long, open strand and a famous surf break. The adjacent Nahoon Point Nature Reserve offers excellent boardwalks through the dunes.
What we love
The boardwalks in the nature reserve that offer stunning coastal views.
What to know
The surf can be powerful; swim only in the designated lifeguard areas.