List of lagoons of South Africa

This is a partial list of lagoons of South Africa. A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a narrow landform, such as reefs, barrier islands, barrier peninsulas, or isthmuses.

List of lagoons of South Africa

Name Province Nearest Town Coordinates Remarks Sodwana LagoonKwaZulu-NatalSodwana Bay St Lucia LagoonKwaZulu-NatalSt LuciaIs already on the list of Estuaries, because it is fed by a river. Mdloti LagoonKwaZulu-NatalTongaatAlthough fed by a river, its separated from the sea. Ohlanga LagoonKwaZulu-NatalUmhlangaas above. uMngeni LagoonKwaZulu-NatalAthloneNot on the list of True Estuaries. Manzimtoti LagoonKwaZulu-NatalAmanzimtotiNot on the list of True Estuaries. Lovu LagoonKwaZulu-NatalIllovo BeachNot on the list of True Estuaries. uMgababa LagoonKwaZulu-Natalnear Illovo BeachSince the Umgababa Dam was built the river nearly dried up. aMahlongwa LagoonKwaZulu-Natalnear ScottburghAlthough fed by a small stream. Umzinto LagoonKwaZulu-Natalnear PenningtonAlthough fed by a small stream. Fafa LagoonKwaZulu-Natalnear Ifafa BeachAlthough fed by a small stream. Knysna LagoonWestern Cape KnysnaIs already on the list of Estuaries, as it is not a true Lagoon Langebaan LagoonWestern Cape LangebaanSalt water lagoon

See also Richards Bay, a city situated on a lagoon List of estuaries of South Africa List of lakes in South Africa List of Bays of South Africa List of rivers of South Africa List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa

References South African environment department.