Notable beach · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Thompson's Beach
Thompson's Beach is a beach in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Thompson's Beach: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Thompson's Beach
Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Thompson's Beach — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -29.52134, 31.22806. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Thompson's Beach
- Ballito Bay · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km · Must-see
- All Souls Anglican Church · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~6 km · Must-see
- Sibhudu Cave · cave · KwaZulu-Natal · ~17 km · Must-see
- King Shaka’s Grave · attraction · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
- Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~31 km · Must-see
- Durban South Africa Temple · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~32 km · Must-see
- Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~33 km · Must-see
- Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~46 km · Must-see
- Umgeni River Bird Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~47 km · Must-see
- Moses Mabhida Stadium · attraction · KwaZulu-Natal · ~49 km · Must-see
- Fort Pearson · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~50 km · Must-see
- Jameson Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~50 km · Must-see
- North Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~51 km · Must-see
- The Old Fort · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~52 km · Must-see
- Grey Street Mosque · dargah · KwaZulu-Natal · ~53 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Cathedral · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~53 km · Must-see
- Palmiet Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~55 km · Must-see
Other beaches & coast near Thompson's Beach
- Ballito Bay · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km · Must-see
- Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~33 km · Must-see
- North Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cooper's Lighthouse · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~64 km · Must-see
- Compensation Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km
- Tongaat Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~10 km
- Shark Bay · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~14 km
- Newsel Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km
- Stanger Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km
- Battery Beach · beach · KwaZulu-Natal · ~50 km
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Frequently asked
Is Thompson's Beach safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Thompson's Beach yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Thompson's Beach?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Thompson's Beach?
Nearby: Ballito Bay (beach, 3 km), All Souls Anglican Church (church, 6 km), Sibhudu Cave (cave, 17 km), King Shaka’s Grave (attraction, 26 km), Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 31 km), Durban South Africa Temple (church, 32 km).
Is Thompson's Beach worth visiting?
Thompson's Beach is listed as a notable beach in South Africa on Spotwander.