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Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 SAST
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Warner Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
24.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warner Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
4
3
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.2
SE
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.7
ENE
2.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.6
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.6
NE
2.1
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)13912138781715141413131212677888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)268226196161302458283849153413731018608329205155197471281533889196
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
20
N
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
40
SSW
30
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
1.73
5:50AM
1.78
5:55PM
1.69
6:21AM
1.76
6:28PM
1.62
6:56AM
1.70
7:03PM
1.51
7:35AM
1.59
7:45PM
1.37
8:23AM
1.46
8:42PM
1.22
9:37AM
1.32
10:24PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
0.16
11:34PM
0.04
11:54AM
0.17
12:04AM
0.07
12:28PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.13
1:05PM
0.30
1:12AM
0.24
1:48PM
0.41
1:55AM
0.37
2:44PM
0.54
2:54AM
0.52
4:12PM
0.64
4:37AM
0.63
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-7:00--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:58--6:58--6:57-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232422262826252522232323262625292925272724
Feels °C (?)222119262726222322242324262727282824272524
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Information about the Warner Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Warner Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Warner Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warner Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Warner Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Warner Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Warner Beach is 11 km (7 miles) from Umlazi. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Umlazi. Umlazi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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