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 3 October, four Durban beaches remain closed for swimming due to poor water quality, while the previously closed Mdloti Main Beach has reopened. The currently closed Durban beaches are:
- REUNION
- WINKLESPRUIT
- UMHLANGA MAIN
- 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 3 October
The following 19 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30:
- POINT BEACH
- UMGABABA
- USHAKA
- ADDINGTON
- NORTH BEACH
- BAY OF PLENTY
- SOUTH BEACH
- WEDGE BEACH
- BATTERY BEACH
- BRIGHTON
- PIPELINE BEACH
- TOTI MAIN BEACH
- WESTBROOK
- ANSTEY’S BEACH
- THEKWINI BEACH
- LAGUNA BEACH
- COUNTRY CLUB
- DOONSIDE BEACH
- MDLOTI MAIN
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.
