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Dolphin Coast

Beaches worth finding

Real local beaches from Ballito through Salt Rock and Sheffield.

Willard Beach

Willard Beach

4.7

Ballito's best-known swimming and surfing beach, with promenade access and a lively holiday atmosphere.

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Salt Rock Beach

Salt Rock Beach

4.5

A classic Dolphin Coast beach with warm Indian Ocean water, rock pools and a laid-back village feel.

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Thompsons Beach

Thompsons Beach

4.5

A spectacular North Coast beach known for its tidal pool, rocky coves and the iconic Hole in the Wall formation.

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Salmon Bay

Salmon Bay

A scenic beach beside Ballito's promenade and launch area, popular for ocean views and coastal walks.

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Sheffield Beach

Sheffield Beach

4.7

A quieter coastal escape north of Salt Rock with sheltered coves, rock pools and wide ocean views.

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Compensation Beach

Compensation Beach

4.7

A scenic stretch of the Ballito coastline ideal for seaside walks and taking in the Dolphin Coast.

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Tiffany's Beach

Tiffany's Beach

4.5

A beautiful Salt Rock stretch of coastline loved for swimming, surfing and long beach walks.

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Clarke Bay

Clarke Bay

A relaxed central Ballito beach with a tidal pool, promenade access and easy reach of nearby cafés.

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Water quality

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Salmon Bay

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Willard Beach

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Thompson's Bay

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