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Beach & Sky

Sunrise 06:23

Sunset 17:33

Sea Temp 21.1°C around Ballito

Air Quality ranges 🟡 Moderate to 🟢 Good

🏖️ Best beach times this week: the sea is calmest around low and high tide:

  • Thursday: lunch time

  • Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: early morning or mid-afternoon

  • Saturday: lunch time

Dangerous rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. Stay safe by only swimming when lifeguards are present and keeping to the water between the 🚩 lifeguard flags 🚩.

🦠 Water quality: E. coli counts have been in the ideal range the past two weeks. Data simplified from the full test results published by Ballito UIP.

What’s Happening

Thursday 20 August

  1. Imvula Sparkling Wine Launch at 6PM for 6:30PM: canapés included; R250pp; booking essential — Dragonfly Restaurant, Ballito

  2. Open Mic Night: live music, food and good company — The Market, Ballito

  3. Live DJ set from 4PM: chilled sundowner vibes with Teegz — Eat Street, Ballito

Friday 21 August

  1. Zuka Run from 21 - 23 August: run through jeep tracks, game paths, savannahs, woodlands and wetlands in Big 5 country at Greater Munyawana Conservancy — via Holla Trails, Ballito

  2. Legacy Connect with Hayley Lombard at 6:30AM for 7AM-8:30AM: for leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives — Linc Campus, Salt Rock

  3. Friday Morning Scrapbooking at 9AM: weekly session — The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballito

  4. Miss Ballito Golf Day from 11:30AM: fundraiser four-ball; R4,000 incl. dinner and prizes — Umhlali Country Club, Umhlali

  5. Ladies Out to Lunch from 12PM: rustic venue with only 20 seats available — The Place, Salt Rock

  6. Candy Shed new sweet shop opening at 2PM: giveaways, spot prizes and home-baked tastings — Candy Shed at Burnedale Farm, Umhlali

  7. Joshua na die Reën at 6PM: bring your own picnic basket and drinks; R200 adults, R100 primary school kids — Ballito Gesinskerk, Ballito

  8. Market032 Friday Night Market: live music, food, handmade products and local finds — La Montagne Ballito, Ballito

  9. Karaoke Night at 8PM (also Saturday): food, drinks and sing-your-heart-out energy — Saltys on Rocs, Salt Rock

Saturday 22 August

Springboks 🇿🇦 vs 🇳🇿 All Blacks 🏉 17:00

  1. Coastal Aerial Championships 2026: aerial silks and hammock showdown with prizes — Aerial Flow, Ballito

  2. Run Ballito Junction at 7AM: 5km run, R170 last day to enter is Thursday 20 August; all ages welcome; first 180 registrations get goodie bags and medals — Ballito Junction Mall, Ballito

  3. Ballito Walk 4 Bibles at 7AM: 3km community walk; R100; optional breakfast and coffee R60 — Hops Restaurant, Ballito

  4. Women’s Month Safety Experience from 8AM: practical self-defence and situational awareness training; basic first aid; coffee, pastries & light lunch incl. from R799pp — Maddog Performance Institute, Ballito

  5. Ballito parkrun at 8AM weekly: wear 💜 purple for Women’s Month — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

  6. Tinley Manor parkrun at 8AM weekly: wear 💜 purple for Women’s Month — Tinley Manor, Tinley Manor

  7. Market032 Car Boot Sale from 8AM weekly: treasure-hunt bargains from furniture to toys — outside NG Kerk, Leonora Drive, Ballito

  8. Smoke & Fire Festival from 11AM: R20 entry, R30 parking, VIP seating, live music, vendors and food — Kearsney Manor, KwaDukuza

  9. Miss Teen Ballito Finalists Community Mural Painting Day at 12PM: paint with the finalists and Dylan from The Mural Movement — Mozambik, Ballito

  10. Weekend Beach Vibes from 2PM weekly: Saturday live music — Nikos, Ballito

  11. Ladies’ makeup workshop from 2PM: R250 incl. goodie bag and refreshments; booking essential — The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballito

  12. Live Hip-Hop & Rap Performance from 6PM: Chucky031, T.R.O and DJ Mags; white-and-gold streetwear; R150 door — Beach Bums, Westbrook

  13. Disco Never Dies — Together Again from 7PM: LADY MUZE, 2ND SIDE, SYZO and more — Tiger’s Milk, Ballito

Sunday 23 August

  1. Ballito Farmers Market from 8AM to 2PM: food, stalls, kids activities, even bring your own braai — Ballito

  2. Salt Rock Farmers Market from 9AM to 1PM weekly: fresh produce, artisan foods, baked treats — Slow Roads Collective, Salt Rock

  3. Live music from 2PM: Chucky on a Platform — Fiamma Grill, Ballito

  4. Sunday Afternoon Karaoke from 2PM: poolside singalong — Salt Rock Country Club, Salt Rock

  5. Sound Journey from 4PM: sound healing workshop with Despi Forbes; R350pp — KĀYA SHĀLA, Salt Rock

Tuesday 25 August

  1. The Artist's Way Course (How to Start an Upward Spiral) starts: 12-week coaching course; R3,300 — Sage Centre, Salt Rock

  2. Poker Evening at 6:30PM, weekly: R200pp — The Lodge Restaurant, Prince’s Grant

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Beach Clean-up and Breakfast at 9AM: beach clean-up with Noble Women & Litter4Tokens, then breakfast at Valley of the Pools; R250 incl. breakfast — Zimbali Beach, Zimbali

  2. Market032 Wednesday Market from 8AM to 12:30PM weekly: fresh produce, artisan treats, coffee and local vendors — La Montagne Resort, Ballito

  3. BarkRun at 5PM, weekly: 3km or 5km run-walk powered by Paws — Holla Trails, KwaDukuza

  4. Bingo & Quiz Night at 7PM / doors open 6:30PM, weekly: prizes and midweek fun — Below Deck, La Montagne, Ballito

  5. “Out of Mined” Cannes Festival award-winning documentary exclusive screening at 6:30PM: tickets from R200; bookings essential; proceeds to Protect the West Coast — Kāya Shala, Salt Rock

  6. Maverick Waves to Atlantic Crossings by Chris Bertish at 5PM: members R50, non-members R100 — Workshop17 Watershed, Ballito

  7. Karaoke Night from 8PM with DJ Graham — Conchilla Restaurant & Bar, Ballito

Thursday 27 August

  1. StorySlamKZN — “Letting Go” at 7PM: Women’s Month storytelling night; five storytellers, five true stories each; R100; bookings essential — Butcher & Wine, Salt Rock

Ongoing

  1. Miss Ballito and Miss Teen Ballito Voting is live on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

  2. Wabi-Sabi: art exhibition with multiple artists featured — The Gallery at the Studios, Ballito

Book Now — Coming Soon!

  1. Friday 28th August

  2. Don't Sit This One Out at 10AM: Mary Kassam, COO of Dolphin Coast Residents & Ratepayers Association on why you can’t afford to sit this election out; booking essential — Taso’s Bar & Grill, Ballito

  3. Miss Ballito Cocktail Evening at 6PM; doors open 5:30PM; R250pp — La Montagne Pumpkin Theatre, Ballito

  4. The BINGALINGS live: comedy dance show; presale R50, door R100; dress code essential; 18+ — Hot Shots Nightclub, Tongaat

  5. Wine Festival from 6:30PM: 25 estates pouring; R200 incl. harvest table; R15 from each ticket to charity — Balvista Centre, Ballito

  7. Saturday 29th August

  8. Secret Sunrise Puppy Yoga at 8AM: headphones + sunrise + yoga + puppies; R200 — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

  9. Wozza Rhythm & Roots Music Festival from 10AM: full day of live music, Beer Garden, Kids Zone, Boks vs. All Blacks on big screen; tickets required; R250 adults, R150 kids — Umhlali Prep, Umhlali

  10. Ballito Family Fest SOLD OUT from 12PM-10PM: lamb on the spit, Boks vs. All Blacks, local bands & DJs, mobile spa, cupcake decorating classes, petting zoo, kids play areas, teenage disco (< 18s); kids <16 free — La Montagne, Ballito

  11. Alice in Wonderland High Tea & Paint Event at 2PM: eight mini treats, painting supplies included, no experience needed; R270pp — Cafe' 1982, Tongaat

  12. Masquerade Gala Dinner at 6PM: 90th anniversary fundraiser for the KZN Blind & Deaft Society with fine dining, music and magic; R1,200pp — Imbizo Conference Centre, Sibaya

  13. Mark Lottering in ANKLE MARC 8PM-10PM: stand-up comedy; R220 no u13s — The Capital Zimbali Resort, Ballito

  15. Further Out

  16. Quilting retreat registration until 21 Aug., event from 4–6 Sep: accommodation, meals, vendors and classes included — Sew It Seams, Ballito

  17. Summerhill House Fashion Show on 1 September: fashion show tickets and packages from R500pp — Wave Church, Salt Rock

  18. Salt Rock Beach Hike on 13 September: 8km round trip, option to extend to 13km; R199 adults, R129 kids u13 — Tiffany’s Beach, Salt Rock

  19. Ballito-Biza Festival ‘26 on 26 September: alcohol/vape/tobacco free music & beach festival for 13-17yos only

  20. Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 has the best 3 scare mazes in the country, and tons of kids activities; you do not want to miss this — La Montagne, Ballito

Charity

  1. Reloved Thrift Market is looking for clothing donations for their charity sale coming 30 August — Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito

  2. Women's Month fundraiser: Virtual Pilates Classes at 8AM: 100% of Monday, Wednesday and Friday fees donated to the Linc Foundation Homework Club — The Waffle Society, Salt Rock

  3. Donate used padel balls to support the Amazeballs Padel project: upcycled into products supporting local communities and ECD — Africa Padel, Dolphin Coast

  4. Women’s Month Gift of Dignity donation drive this Women’s Month: donate essentials for women and GBV survivors — The Workstation, Umhlali

Noticeboard

  1. Ballito Lions Club meetings at 7PM, weekly: volunteer recruitment and community service info; new faces welcome — Lions Club, Ballito

  2. N2 overnight road closure between Mount Edgecombe and Sibaya interchanges on 22 August from 10PM to 2AM

  3. Takata airbag recall: about 1.7 million SA vehicles across 34 brands may be affected, be sure to check yours is safe

That’s it. See you around! 👋

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