These 5 Durban beaches are currently closed: Here's why
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.
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
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