Two Durban beaches reopen, while another closes

Just as two previously closed Durban beaches open to the public, another one closes. Here are the details...

May 9, 2025 - 15:00
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Two Durban beaches reopen, while another closes

eThekwini Municipality updates status on beaches and pools

The eThekwini Municipality has once again released updated information regarding which Durban beaches and public pools are safe and open for swimming.

According to the municipality, as of 8 May, another Durban beach has been closed for swimming due to poor water quality, just as the two previously closed beaches, Laguna Beach and Westbrook, reopen.

The currently closed Durban beach is Winkelspruit.

“This status of beaches and pools will be updated as and when their status changes. You can still enjoy other recreational activities at closed beaches. You just can’t swim.” the municipality said.

Open beaches in Durban as of 8 May

The following 22 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:

  • POINT BEACH
  • BRONZE BEACH
  • UMHLANGA MAIN
  • UMGABABA
  • TOTI MAIN BEACH
  • PIPELINE BEACH
  • USHAKA
  • ADDINGTON
  • COUNTRY CLUB
  • NORTH BEACH
  • BAY OF PLENTY
  • SOUTH BEACH
  • THEKWINI BEACH
  • WEDGE BEACH
  • MDLOTI MAIN
  • BATTERY BEACH
  • DOONSIDE BEACH
  • WESTBROOK
  • ANSTEY’S BEACH
  • BRIGHTON
  • REUNION
  • LAGUNA BEACH

Open public swimming pools

In addition to the open beach updates, eThekwini Municipality also updated their open pool status, revealing that there are now 40 swimming pools across Durban open to the public. These are:

  • HAMBANATHI
  • BELVEDERE
  • BUFFELSDALE
  • VERULAM
  • STANMORE
  • RAINHAM
  • NTUZUMA E
  • KWAMASHU G
  • DURBAN NORTH
  • UMGABABA
  • PIPELINE
  • TIGER ROCKS
  • UMLAZI D
  • UMLAZI G
  • ISIPHINGO HILLS
  • ANSTEY’S BEACH PADDLING
  • BRIGHTON BEACH PADDLING
  • AUSTERVILLE
  • MEREWENT
  • TESSORIERE
  • LT KING
  • TILLS CRESENT
  • LAMONTVILLE
  • ALEX BULLEY
  • CROFTDENE
  • BAYVIEW
  • ARENA PARK
  • BELLAIR
  • WESTVILLE
  • CLERMONT
  • MARIANRIDGE
  • NAGINA
  • CHESTERVILLE
  • CHILDREN AMUSEMENT CENTER
  • SOUTH BEACH
  • RACHEL FINLAYSON
  • LAGUNA PADDLING
  • SUTTON PARK
  • ROCHDALE
  • KWAMASHU D

Swimming pools are open from 6:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, then from 9:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays.

Do you think the municipality should consider doing more about the E.coli levels at Durban beaches?

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