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Ushaka Beach
4.5★ · 493 Google ratings · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 m away · about 100 spaces
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 450 m away
Crowds
Quietest Mon 5pm
Map of Ushaka Beach
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1Parking150 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 6 visitors · 2019–2026
People snorkel and dive here
Visitors mention snorkelling or diving off this beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit on weekdays or early morning
Weekends and peak times draw large crowds and aggressive vendors, while early visits offer peaceful conditions.
Plan for paid parking (R25-R30)
Secure parking is available but costs between 25 and 30 rand per visit.
Watch for jellyfish seasonally
Blue bottles have been reported, so check conditions and take precautions if present.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.8°C · mostly clear
Wind
35 km/h from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
4 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 12:06 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1 King Shaka Ave, Point, Durban, 4001
🅿 Parking 150 m from the listing
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ushaka Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ushaka 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 Ushaka Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 m from the listing.
When is Ushaka Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 5pm and the busiest at Thu 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
