The Amanzimtoti River reaches the sea at the southern end of the main beach. The estuary is shallow and seasonal — closed by sandbars for parts of the year, open and tidal at others — and is a favourite spot for fishermen casting for kob, grunter, and salmon. Wading birds work the mudflats at low tide.
There is a wooden footbridge across the river mouth and a paved walking path along the riverbank that connects up with the Ilanda Wilds reserve further inland. A pleasant evening walk; bring mosquito repellent in summer.