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Beach & Sky

Sunrise 06:39

Sunset 17:26

Sea Temp 21.4°C around Ballito

Air Quality ranges 🟡 Moderate to 🟢 Good

❄️ Snow: with the cold front arriving in KZN over Sunday/Monday, there’s a small chance of snow on Monday in the Mooi River area

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

  • late morning Friday and Saturday

  • afternoon Thursday, Friday and Sunday

  • Monday to Wednesday likely to have poor beach weather

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, with the exception of Clarke Bay. This table is simplified from the full test results provided by Ballito UIP.

What’s Happening

Thursday 6 August

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

  2. Design Your Own Tote or Zipper Bag from 6PM to 9PM: 5 transfer motifs included; live music by Dave Imirie; R250 per person — The Pottery Ballito, Ballito

  3. Weekly Fast Night Ride from 5:30PM: weekly fast-paced night ride — Holla Trails, Ballito

Friday 7 August

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

  2. TGIF Fridays from 6PM — La Montagne, Ballito

  3. Live music @ SPICE — Spice Restaurant, Westbrook

  4. Long Weekend Beachfront Beats at 6PM: with Tanner Wareham — Salt & Citrus, Umdloti

  5. Market032 Friday Night Market: live music, food, handmade products, leather goods and local finds — Lamontagne Ballito, Ballito

  6. Awakening 2026 from 6:30PM-8:30PM: women’s conference, “Women of the Wind” — Linc Campus, Salt Rock

  1. Red Bull Lumo Americano from 6PM-9PM: play padel in lumo; book your teams at R300pp — Rockets Padel, Ballito

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

  3. BLACKOUT at 8PM: dress in black; R50 entry; 18+ — Good Vibes Ballito, Ballito

Saturday 8 August

Springboks 🇿🇦 vs 🇦🇷 Argentina 🏉 9PM

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

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

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

  4. Wake & Shake at 8AM: coffee rave dance floor; families and first-timers welcome; kids under 6 free — Salt & Citrus, Umdloti

  5. Never New Fashion Fair from 9AM: R50 entry; free parking — Simbithi Country Club, Ballito

  6. The Durban Renfaire from 10AM-6PM: renaissance faire with food, tabletop gaming, cosplay competitions, carnival games and medieval knights; R130pp — KZN Sharks Board & Conference Centre, Umhlanga

  7. Sip & Paint Trinket Tray Painting Workshop at 11AM: brunch and a Hendrick’s cocktail included; R420 — Donna Modern Italian, Salt Rock

  8. Sundowners DJ vibes from 4PM to 6PM: chilled DJ vibes — Eat Street, Ballito

  9. Weekend Beach Vibes from 2PM weekly: Saturday live music — NIKΩΣ, Ballito

  10. Live Music from 4PM: DJ Darius and Triple Beat — Eat Street, Ballito

  11. Women’s Day Dinner & Dance from 5PM: R320pp including welcome drink and 3-course meal; live music and dancing; men welcome — Darnall Country Club, Darnall

  12. WHITEOUT at 8PM: dress in white; R50 entry; 18+ — Good Vibes Ballito, Ballito

  13. Chutney & Nagara Spectacular from 8PM — folk, traditional and chutney music — iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino, Sibaya

Sunday 9 August

👸 Women’s Day

  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. Wake & Shake Coffee Rave from 9AM: free entry; coffee, music and dancing; bookings essential — The Well Centre, Ballito

  4. Women’s Day Netball Tournament at 10AM: registration 9:30AM; junior and senior divisions; R500 per team; proceeds help local children’s homes and netball clubs — Ashton International College Ballito Netball Courts, Ballito

  5. Women’s Day Sip & Paint: R395pp including bubbly, pottery piece and sweet treat — The Pottery Ballito, Ballito

  6. Sunday Hats & High Tea from 10AM to 3PM: welcome mimosa, sweet treats and savoury snacks; wear your favourite hat; R165pp — Prince’s Grant Coastal Estate Lodge, Prince’s Grant

  7. OMTOTS Mommy & Me Yoga from 10:30AM to 11:30AM: for ages 4–9; R250 mom+1, R350 mom+2 — Kāya Shala, Ballito

  8. Women's Day on the Beach from 12PM to 4PM: refreshments, finger foods, bouquet-making, fan painting, photobooth and goodie bag; R250pp — Boathouse on the Beach, Ballito

  9. “A Portrait of Her” experience from 12PM to 2:30PM: paint a watercolour portrait, one drink, signature croissant and supervised play for one child; R400 per booking — Zimbali Oasis, Ballito

  10. Women’s Day Buffet Lunch from 12PM to 5PM: buffet lunch and dessert; R395pp — Canelands Beach Club & Spa, Salt Rock

  11. Women’s Day Sip & Paint High Tea from 1PM to 4PM: welcome drink and high tea included; no painting experience needed; R395pp — Eleven Tribes Restaurant, Zimbali Lodge

  12. Hale Mary Live from 1PM: free entry; lunch, drinks and live music; reservation recommended — Bush Tavern, Umdloti

  13. Long Weekend Beachfront Beats at 3PM: with Dave Imrie — Salt & Citrus, Umdloti

  14. Queens of the Court ladies padel tournament at 4PM: player arrival 3:30PM; R100pp including bubbly, wine, goodie bags, prizes and giveaways — Zimbali Oasis Padel Club, Zimbali

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

Monday 10 August

  1. Kids' Soccer Fun Day from 9AM to 2PM: for boys and girls aged 4–12; no previous soccer experience needed; R150 includes a 2-hour skills clinic, round-robin matches, hot dog, drink, prize giving and family market; booking essential — Footy at Townsend Park, Ballito

  2. Women’s Day Golf Competition at 10AM: registration 8AM; Four Ball American Scramble; green fees R120 and competition fee R50 — Darnall Country Club, Darnall

  3. Disco Dawn Women’s Day Style Edit 10AM-1PM: shopping, styling & beauty talks, champagne, music, goodie bag, live art performance — Izwa Manzi Beachfront Villa, Sheffield Beach

  4. Youth Social Round Robin: football contest U13/U15 boys + U17 boys & girls — Footys @ Townsend Park, Ballito

Tuesday 11 August

Sharks 🦈 vs. 🇳🇿 All Blacks 🏉 7PM

  1. Kom Kuier Saam at 10AM weekly: fellowship morning for everyone aged 60+ — Cornerstone Kafee, Ballito

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

  3. Sharks vs the All Blacks Bus at 7PM: bus from Salt Rock and Tiffany’s parking lot to the game and back; R890pp; only 60 seats available — Salt Rock, Dolphin Coast

Wednesday 12 August

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

  2. Social Sew Class from 9AM to 12PM: bring your sewing project and machine; R300 — Sew it Seams Academy Bernina, Ballito

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

  4. Traverse Salomon Trail Run at 5PM, weekly: 5km social pace for runners, walkers and beginners — Holla Trails, Ballito

  5. Celebrating Women from 6PM to 8:30PM: 80 wine varietals, tastings and tapas; R200pp; bookings essential — Fiamma Grill, Ballito

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

  7. Expressive Floral Masterclass (3-day) from 12–14 Aug: for intermediate to advanced artists; R3,850 excluding materials; limited seats — The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballitoville

Thursday 13 August

  1. Wake & Shake at 6:30AM: coffee rave dance floor; kids under 6 free — The Waffle Society, Ballito

  2. Charity Women’s Golf Day at 8:30AM: 4-ball alliance; dress as your inspirational woman; R470 includes breakfast, lunch, goodie bag and prizes — Princes Grant Golf Club, Prince’s Grant

  3. Figure Drawing Class from 9AM to 12PM: R300pp; booking essential — The Gallery, Ballito

Coming Soon

  1. Rebound Live on 14 Aug: Rebound Band live; BYO cooler boxes, picnic or braai; seating first come, first served — DoughPamine's Back Yard Bands Stage, Salt Rock

  2. Beyond Bricks Foundation KZN Charity Golf Day on 14 Aug at 10AM: registration 9AM; four-balls, sponsorship packages and prizes; supports youth development — Zimbali Lakes Country Club, Ballito

  3. Dirty Dancing on 14 August 2026, doors open from 5PM: complimentary wine tasting followed by a world-class dance performance — iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino, Sibaya

  4. LEGENDS LIVE Sinakekele Fundraiser on 15 Aug: live tribute show and raffle prizes; R225 — Barnyard Theatre, Suncoast

  5. Pari’s School of Dance has new Ballito Saturday morning classes from 15 August 9AM-11AM; no partner or experience needed

  6. Umhlanga to Ballito Hike on 16 August 8AM-2PM: 25km from the Umhlanga Lighthouse to Hops Ballito; R399 adults, R299 kids u13, dogs welcome — Durban View Parking, Umhlanga

  7. Double Trouble Padel League KZN Season 2 starts 17 August 2026: 8 rounds of padel + SFs + finals; registrations close 11 August — Ballito

  8. Wines of Elgin on 20 August 7PM-9PM: meet the winemakers, taste the wine, eat the canapés/pizza; R250pp no 18s — Bellevue Cafe, Ballito

  9. Miss Ballito Golf Day – Hole Sponsorships on 21 Aug: hole sponsorships from R2,000 to R5,000 — Umhlali Country Club, Umhlali

  10. Coastal Aerial Championships 2026 on 22 Aug: aerial silks and hammock showdown with prizes — Ballito, Dolphin Coast

  11. Bollywood Sunrise on 22 August from 6:30AM-7:30AM: silent dawn experience; wear a headset and dance; R200pp — Beachfront, Westbrook

  12. Wozza Rhythm & Roots Music Festival on 29 August 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

  13. Mark Lottering in ANKLE MARC on 29 August 8PM-10PM: stand-up comedy; R220 no u13s — The Capital Zimbali Resort, Ballito

  14. Secret Sunrise Puppy Yoga on 30 August: headphones + sunrise + yoga + puppies; R200 — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

  15. 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; phase 2 tickets on sale — La Montagne, Ballito

Charity

  1. CROW wildlife rehabilitation: help provide nourishment, comfort and care for rescued animals by donating items from the wishlist — CROW

  2. Soup, Socks & Snuggles Winter Campaign by 31 Aug: donate soups, soup ingredients, socks and winter woollies; schools and businesses can host collection boxes — Courier Orphan Fund, Ballito

  3. Women’s Day Donation Drive: donate wishlist items, cash gifts or shares to help fill 80 care hampers — Tongaat Child Welfare, Tongaat

Noticeboard

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

That’s it. See you around! 👋

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