Durban, the vibrant coastal city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is world-renowned for its golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, and laid-back holiday atmosphere. As of 23 July 2025, the eThekwini Municipality has released an important update regarding the status of Durban's beaches and public swimming pools.
According to the Municipality, 21 beaches across Durban are currently open and deemed safe for swimming, offering both locals and visitors a perfect opportunity to enjoy the ocean and Durban's famous year-round sunshine. These beaches operate daily from 06:00 to 18:30 and are monitored for water quality and safety compliance.
Open beaches include:
- Point Beach
- uMhlanga Main Beach
- uMgababa Beach
- Toti Main Beach
- Pipeline Beach
- uShaka Beach
- Addington Beach
- Country Club Beach
- Thekwini Beach
- North Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Laguna Beach
- South Beach
- Wedge Beach
- mDloti Main Beach
- Battery Beach
- Winklespruit Beach
- Brighton Beach
- Doonside Beach
- Anstey's Beach
- Bronze Beach
These popular beachfronts remain a major drawcard for tourism in Durban and the greater KwaZulu-Natal region, known for warm waters and excellent surf.
As part of its ongoing water quality monitoring programme, the eThekwini Municipality has temporarily closed two beaches due to elevated contamination levels:
- Reunion Beach
- Westbrook Beach
While swimming is currently prohibited at these locations, other beach activities such as sunbathing and walking are still permitted. Authorities continue to test water samples regularly and will reopen these beaches once they meet health and safety standards.
In addition to its coastline, Durban also boasts 40 public swimming pools, many of which are open to the public and maintained by the municipality. These offer a convenient inland option for residents and tourists looking to cool off or enjoy recreational swimming.
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