Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 30 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
26.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
1
E
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.1
NE
1.1
ENE
2.1
S
2
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)888888877786666787899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)661028757545410310313918717717818282195452147402552334348
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
SE
10
SE
5
W
15
ESE
10
ENE
0
NW
15
E
25
NE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
10
N
25
NE
25
NE
10
SSW
25
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
oncrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
1.51
3:10PM
1.62
3:36AM
1.67
3:49PM
1.72
4:13AM
1.79
4:24PM
1.78
4:47AM
1.86
4:56PM
1.79
5:19AM
1.88
5:27PM
1.75
5:49AM
1.84
5:55PM
1.68
6:17AM
1.75
6:22PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
0.32
8:59AM
0.29
9:23PM
0.17
9:41AM
0.17
9:58PM
0.05
10:18AM
0.10
10:32PM
-0.02
10:52AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:24AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.01
11:54AM
0.15
12:00AM
0.07
12:23PM
0.23
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28-
Sunset--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---1--1-----------8-2
Temp. °C242727252727252728252727252728242930252726
Feels °C (?)252827282928282829272727262626232929282726
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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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