Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

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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
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
0
0
!
1
0
!
!
!
3
4
3
0
0
0
4
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
1
S
19
2.1
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
567
482
474
320
973
2211
1346
1820
7971
3110
3865
2267
1190
792
382
744
2297
1077
684
521
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NW
40
S
35
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
10
SE
10
E
20
N
20
NW
10
W
25
SW
25
S
25
S
10
W
20
NE
30
NE
off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
00:20AM1.30m
12:46PM1.23m
1:16AM1.45m
1:35PM1.36m
1:55AM1.58m
2:12PM1.47m
2:27AM1.67m
2:43PM1.56m
2:56AM1.73m
3:12PM1.62m
3:24AM1.76m
3:40PM1.65m
3:51AM1.76m
4:07PM1.66m
Low Tide
6:47AM0.60m
6:50PM0.51m
7:36AM0.46m
7:35PM0.39m
8:10AM0.34m
8:11PM0.29m
8:40AM0.24m
8:42PM0.21m
9:07AM0.16m
9:11PM0.17m
9:34AM0.12m
9:39PM0.15m
10:00AM0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
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5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
25
29
29
24
24
20
20
20
21
19
20
20
19
22
24
20
22
22
19
22
23
26
27
27
24
19
14
15
15
15
15
17
17
16
19
20
21
16
15
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
2.3
S
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
1
S
19
2.1
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
Energy kJ
415
567
482
474
320
228
1235
122
92
3972
3110
3865
2267
1190
792
382
744
2297
1077
684
521
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.3
NE
6
0.9
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.6
NE
6
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
49
26
13
3
4
6
154
65
61
41
47
23
54
29
15
16
41
15
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
109
5
4
4
4
62
47
51
71
34
15
15
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.5
S
5
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
11
2.2
S
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
0.6
NE
4
0.5
W
3
1.5
S
10
0.4
NE
3
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
16
129
973
2211
1346
1820
7971
14
4
432
3
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
9
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
27
27
0
238
694
25
836
836
19
183
881
136
0
0
19
301
184
0
27
526
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
9
4
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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