Durban beach update: Six beaches are closed due to water quality!

The eThekwini Municipality, which oversees Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released the latest updates on the status of local beaches and swimming pools. As of 24 January 2025, 17 beaches in Durban are open and safe for swimming, while six beaches remain closed due to concerns about water quality.
In addition to the beaches, 30 swimming pools across Durban are open and accessible to the public.

The following beaches are open for swimming:
- operating hours 06:00 - 18:30 -

1. uShaka
2. Addington
3. Battery Beach
4. Point Beach
5. North Beach
6. South Beach
7. Bay of Plenty
8. Wedge Beach
9. mDloti Main
10. Reunion
11. Country Club
12. Bronze Beach
13. Thekwini Beach
14. Laguna Beach
15. uMhlanga Main
16. uMgababa
17. Anstey's Beach 

Beach(es) closed for swimming:

1. Brighton
2. Winklespruit
3. Toti Main Beach
4. Pipeline Beach
5. Doonside Beach
6. Westbrook

Recreational activities other than swimming at beaches closed for swimming are allowed!