The eThekwini municipality has said that as of 31 July, five Durban beaches have been closed for swimming due to poor water quality. The currently closed Durban beaches are:
- REUNION
- WESTBROOK
- ANSTEY’S BEACH
- DOONSIDE BEACH
- WINKLESPRUIT
“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.
Closed beaches in Durban as of 31 July
Beach water standard limits over 500 are considered to be poor. The results showed that these five beaches are well above the limit:
| Date | Name of beach | E-coli water quality result | Status |
| 22/07/2025 | Westbrook Beach | 2 613 | Closed |
| 29/07/2025 | Ansteys Beach | 3 255 | Closed |
| 29/07/2025 | Doonside Beach | 813 | Closed |
| 29/07/2025 | Winkelspruit | 862 | Closed |
| 25/07/2025 | Reunion | 19 863 | Closed |
Despite this, the following 18 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
- BRIGHTON
- BRONZE BEACH
Do you frequent any of these beaches in the city? Do you think the municipality should consider doing more about the E-coli levels at Durban beaches?
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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