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North Beach
4.5★ · 77 Google ratings · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 m away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
650 m · 9 min
Length
250 m of shoreline
Sand
40 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am
Map of North Beach
1
1Parking100 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Food and drink on site
Visitors mention somewhere to eat or buy a drink at the beach.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for morning walks and running
The long sandy promenade and clean, active atmosphere make this ideal for jogging and casual strolls.
Daytime policing is visible and active
Police vehicles patrol frequently and security staff address harassment, though nighttime coverage appears lighter.
Avoid arriving during peak weekend hours
The beach gets visibly crowded on busy days, particularly weekends.
Park carefully and stay aware
Parking areas themselves are noted as safety concerns by visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.8°C · mostly clear
Wind
35 km/h from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 12:06 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 227 Boscombe Pl, North Beach, Durban, 4063
🅿 Parking 100 m from the listing
🌊 Water 650 m away, about 9 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach?
20 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does North Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is North Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 9am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
