Best beaches in Durban

8 ranked beaches in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Durban

1
Addington Beach

A protected central Durban beach popular with families, beginner surfers, and long beachfront walks.

7.0

2

Battery Beach

A recognizable beachfront beach near Suncoast with a wider, casual city-beach atmosphere.

7.0

3

Bay of Plenty Beach

A core Golden Mile surf beach known for contests, boardwalk life, and strong local identity.

7.0

4

Dairy Beach

A central Golden Mile beach with surf heritage and easy access between South and North Beach.

7.0

5

North Beach

Durban’s most recognizable beachfront strip with promenade energy, surf schools, and hotels nearby.

7.0

6

South Beach

One of the classic Golden Mile beaches with easy city access and steady surf culture.

7.0

7

Suncoast Beach

A convenient Durban beachfront beach tied to the Suncoast precinct and promenade lifestyle.

7.0

8

uShaka Beach

Landmark Golden Mile beach beside uShaka Marine World and Durban’s harbourfront.

7.0

What makes Durban's beaches stand out?

Durban sits in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Durban or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.