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Wedge Beach (South Beach)

4.5★ · 40 Google ratings · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 m away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
150 m · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 m away
Length
250 m of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 6pm

How we know this

Map of Wedge Beach (South Beach)
Aerial map of Wedge Beach
Access point of a 250 m beach. Illustration from CD:NGI aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Visit on weekdays or early morning
Weekends attract festival-like crowds, while weekday visits offer peaceful walks and a chance to appreciate the beach's natural atmosphere.
Arrive early if driving
Parking fills quickly during peak times despite fair availability close to the beach.
Swim only in lifeguard areas
Designated swimming zones are monitored by lifeguards due to water currents and marine safety concerns.
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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Practical

Plan your visit

📍 South Beach, Durban
🅿 Parking 200 m from the listing
🌊 Water 150 m away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 m away
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Nearby

Other beaches close by

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200 m away
Golden Mile Beach
250 m away
New Beach
250 m away
North Beach
500 m away
South Beach
750 m away
Durban Beach Front
800 m away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Wedge Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wedge Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Wedge Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 m from the listing.
When is Wedge Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 6pm and the busiest at Sun 4pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.