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Three more Durban beaches shut down: Here is where and why

The eThekwini Municipality has provided an update on Durban’s beach access, announcing the closure of three additional beaches to swimmers.

By Sundeeka Mungroo
30-06-25 15:08
in Featured
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Anstey's Beach, Durban. Image: wikimedia commons

The eThekwini Municipality has once again updated the public on which Durban beaches and pools are safe and open for swimming.

As of 26 June, the municipality closed three more Durban beaches for swimming due to poor water quality, adding to the previously closed Anstey’s Beach. The currently closed Durban beaches are:

  • ANSTEY’S BEACH
  • REUNION
  • DOONSIDE BEACH
  • BRONZE BEACH

“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 26 June

The following 19 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:

  • POINT BEACH
  • UMHLANGA MAIN
  • UMGABABA
  • TOTI MAIN BEACH
  • PIPELINE BEACH
  • USHAKA
  • ADDINGTON
  • COUNTRY CLUB
  • THEKWINI BEACH
  • NORTH BEACH
  • BAY OF PLENTY
  • LAGUNA BEACH
  • SOUTH BEACH
  • WEDGE BEACH
  • MDLOTI MAIN
  • BATTERY BEACH
  • WINKLESPRUIT
  • BRIGHTON
  • WESTBROOK

It is also worth noting that the municipality has closed 25 South Coast beaches for the annual sardine run.

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.

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