East London

Nahoon Beach

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About

Nahoon Beach is widely regarded as East London’s premier coastal destination, celebrated for its expansive golden sands, massive rolling dunes, and world-class surfing conditions. Located at the mouth of the Nahoon River, the beach transitions from the world-famous waves of Nahoon Reef—a favored host for national surfing competitions—to a calm, shallow estuary lagoon ideal for swimming, paddling, and fishing. Beyond its popularity with ocean sports enthusiasts, the surrounding nature reserve features a series of scenic wooden boardwalks winding over fragile coastal dunes to dramatic headland lookouts, offering panoramic views across the Indian Ocean.

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Lifeguard working hours
Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday07:00 - 18:00
Public holidays07:00 - 18:00

Emergency contacts

NSRI East London

082 990 5972

BCM Emergency

043 705 9000

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Location

Eastern Cape, South Africa

-32.9881, 27.9498

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