North Beach, Beach area in Durban, South Africa

North Beach is a beach in Durban, situated north of the harbour and the Bluff, between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach on the Golden Mile. It is flanked by two large piers and is reached from the O R Tambo Parade (formerly Marine Parade), which runs along the shore. The Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, whose clubhouse stands on that parade, maintains the beach.

The sources record no 1970s development for North Beach. The beach lies between Bay of Plenty and Dairy Beach on the Golden Mile, north of Durban's harbour and the Bluff. It is maintained by the Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, whose clubhouse stands on O R Tambo Parade, formerly Marine Parade, the road running along the beach.

The beach's name comes from its position north of Durban Harbour. The Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, whose clubhouse stands on O R Tambo Parade (formerly Marine Parade), has long patrolled the sand. During the Christmas holidays, the beach fills with locals and tourists, and surfers, bodyboarders and paddle-ski riders share the waves.

The beach is well equipped with shark nets and has lifeguards on duty throughout the day to ensure swimmer safety. There are regularly monitored areas for swimmers, surfers, and other water sports enthusiasts.

The Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, whose clubhouse stands on the O R Tambo Parade (formerly Marine Parade), maintains North Beach and patrols it alongside a line of shark nets. The beach is framed by two large piers.