Planning a beach day in Durban? Here's what's open (19 June 2025)!

Durban, located in KwaZulu-Natal on South Africa’s east coast, is famous for its warm waters and scenic beaches. The eThekwini Municipality, which governs Durban and its surrounding areas, has released a new update on the status of beaches and public swimming pools as of 19 June 2025.
According to the municipality, 17 beaches in Durban are currently open and safe for swimming, offering both locals and tourists a great opportunity to enjoy the Indian Ocean. However, six beaches remain temporarily closed due to water quality concerns.
In addition to the beaches, 40 public swimming pools across Durban are open and operational, providing further recreational options for residents and visitors alike.

The following 17 beaches in Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swimming, with operating hours from 06:00 to 18:30: 

1. Point Beach
2. Bonze Beach
3. uMhlanga Main
4. uMgababa
5. Toti Main Beach
6. Pipeline Beach
7. uShaka
8. Addington
9. North Beach
10. Bay of Plenty
11. Laguna Beach
12. South Beach
13. Wedge Beach
14. mDloti Main
15. Battery Beach
16. Winklespruit
17. Brighton 

Due to water quality concerns, the following beaches in Durban is currently closed for swimming:

1. Country Club
2. Thekwnini Beach
3. Westbrook
4. Anstey's Beach
5. Reunion
6. Doonside Beach

While swimming is prohibited at these locations, other recreational activities are permitted.