Durban beach update: What’s open as of 22 January 2025?

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 22 January 2025, 21 beaches in Durban are open and safe for swimming, while two 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. Toti Main Beach
11. Pipeline Beach
12. Doonside Beach
13. Reunion
14. Country Club
15. Bronze Beach
16. Thekwini Beach
17. Laguna Beach
18. uMhlanga Main
19. Westbrook
20. uMgababa
21. Anstey's Beach 

 Beach(es) closed for swimming:

1. Brighton
2. Winklespruit

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