North Beach

North Beach is one of the beaches of Durban, South Africa. It is situated north of the harbour and bluff, in between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach.

North Beach is one of the main beaches in Durban and is cared for by the Durban Surf Lifesaving Club. The clubhouse features prominently on the Marine Parade. The beach itself is flanked by two large piers and is accessible from the Marine Parade that stretches along the Golden Mile.

Main Attractions

Due to its good surf conditions, Durban and North Beach is an ideal holiday and tourist destination. North Beach provides facilities for surfing , body boarding, paddle ski, skateboarding and plain swimming and sun bathing. During the festive season, the beaches are flooded by holidaymakers and tourists, camping out, braaing and revelling.

In recent years the yearly flood of holiday makers from the townships has had a detrimental effect on the area, with people sleeping on the streets and bathing in public taps and showers. Local businesses and residents complain about unhygienic effect of the revellers on public spaces and the vastly increased crime rate.

North Beach has a number of restaurants in its immediate vicinity, the most significant of which is Joe Kools. Containing a restaurant, bar and nightclub overlooking the beach, Joe’s as it’s affectionately known, has been part of North beach for many years.

The beaches are protected by a series of shark nets and patrolled by lifesavers.