Ballito’s beaches include Willard Beach, popular for swimming, surfing and body boarding and because of its safety and Blue Flag status; Clarke Bay, also with lifeguards and shark nets; and Salmon Bay, a launch area for watercraft and popular with surfers. There are also the Ballito tidal pools, home to diverse marine life. A swim at one of these beaches could very well have you within metres of bottlenose dolphins, which are often seen playing and feeding close to shore. Whales can also be spotted between July and November.