Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
22.5° C
1.0° 

Warner Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Warner Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warner Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

It’s been a rough start on the KwaZulu-Natal coast at Warner Beach, with a long stretch of poor conditions. The early part of the week is a write-off thanks to a strong, lumpy cross-shore wind and messy, weak swell. We’re looking at a gap of several days with zero to offer, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get a break in the weather.

Then, finally, on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August, things flip. The wind drops to glassy, the sky clears, and we get a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (835), and it’s the only time in the whole 16-day window that’s actually worth getting excited about. That’s your standout session. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the balmy side for winter.

Sunday morning the 2nd of August is also a solid option with a clean, cross-offshore breeze, 7 ft from the ESE, and a 10-second period. The energy is still moderate (787). It’s not quite as perfect as Saturday, but you’ll get good waves. Later in the week, the swell starts to drop off, and by the 5th of August, it’s barely a ripple.

The long-range forecast for the second week is a mixed bag. The morning of Monday the 10th of August shows a tricky 7 ft from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds, but it’s cross-shore with light wind, so it might be worth a look for the desperate. But the real big one is Wednesday the 12th of August. There’s a massive 12 ft to 13 ft swell from the SSW and S, with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is extreme (3181 to 5130). That’s a monster. However, the forecast says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re an absolute expert and know the place intimately, stay clear. It’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is the glassy Saturday morning the 1st of August. Sunday morning is a close second. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Night
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(10 max)
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2
3
0
0
3
1
0
3
3
1
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
2.1
S
9
2
S
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
SSW
14
2.5
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
2.2
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
2.3
SE
11
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1636
893
851
660
617
1047
1686
1210
747
336
492
574
1191
1298
1235
712
555
428
266
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
W
0
NW
15
E
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:45AM1.60m
4:08PM1.62m
4:14AM1.66m
4:37PM1.70m
4:42AM1.70m
5:05PM1.75m
5:10AM1.71m
5:33PM1.77m
5:39AM1.69m
6:02PM1.76m
6:09AM1.63m
6:33PM1.71m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.32m
9:55AM0.19m
10:08PM0.25m
10:23AM0.11m
10:38PM0.20m
10:50AM0.07m
11:07PM0.17m
11:18AM0.05m
11:37PM0.18m
11:46AM0.07m
00:08AM0.20m
12:16PM0.12m
00:42AM0.26m
mod rain
light rain
light rain
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
 mm
9
3
4
6
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
15
15
17
19
16
18
19
17
18
19
17
17
19
17
20
21
18
Feels °C
14
14
12
12
11
12
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12
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16
15
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15
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18
16
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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 16 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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