The main swimming beach in Ballito - Willard Beach has Blue Flag Status. It provides safe swimming with qualified life-guards seven days a week, and is protected with shark nets. It also has a fully equipped first aid station. Willard Beach is also a popular spot for the surfing and body boarding fraternity and competitions are organized regularly providing beach-goers with the best moves and grooves on the waves.

Lifeguards and shark nets are provided at a second beach, Clarke Bay, to ensure that parents have a worry-free holiday and the children one of pure pleasure. Further south of Clarke Bay is the Ballito tidal pool which caters for the big and small. The pools are well maintained, kept clean and are home to a wide variety of sea life.

Moving South is Salmon Bay, which is a launch area for watercraft. This beach is also popular for surfing. The Ballito Inflatable Boat clubhouse is located here. Ballito is home to plenty of fishing spots, which guarantee keen fishermen of at least a good bite and perhaps the catch of a lifetime.

Fishing licences can be purchased at any of the local post offices. However licences for mussels, oysters and crayfish can only be obtained from the Nature Conservation offices at 25 Stella Road, Umbilo in Durban (031-2055278).

There are numerous diving spots for the spear fishermen and beautiful reefs for the scuba diver. One can either soak up the sun or take a leisurely stroll along our scenic beachfront promenade. Breathe in the fresh air and feel the breeze on your face whilst taking in the natural beauty of Ballito's coastline on an easy 2.5km walk