Planning a beach day in Durban? Here's what's open (26 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 26 June 2025.
According to the municipality, 19 beaches in Durban are currently open and safe for swimming, offering both locals and tourists a great opportunity to enjoy the Indian Ocean. However, four 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 19 beaches in Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swimming, with operating hours from 06:00 to 18:30: 

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

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

1. Anstey's Beach
2. Reunion 
3. Doonside Beach
4. Bronze Beach

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