Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.9° C
0.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the local surf this fortnight.

The standout session is coming up early – Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds, packing some serious energy. The combined energy is pumping at 1150, and the wind is glassy – pure glass. Warner Beach is the spot to be. That’s groundswell, so you’ll want to be on the right setup, but it’s clean and powerful. The water’s sitting at 71°, which is about average for this time of year.

Monday afternoon, the swell drops a touch to 6ft, and the wind swings to a light SE breeze, so it’s still surfable but not as good as the morning.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, has a 5ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is cross-shore from the NE at 15 km/h, which messes with the surface. Not worth chasing.

Wednesday morning, August 5th brings a smaller 3ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is glassy again. Tiny but clean, combined energy at 222. It’s a small wave day if you’re desperate.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is even smaller – 3ft from the E, but glassy. That’s about as small as it gets. The afternoon gets ruined by a strong SSW wind.

From Friday, August 7th, through to the start of the second week, the surf quality drops off. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions with onshore winds, cross-onshore winds, and messy chop. Swell sticks around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is never on your side.

Then, on Tuesday morning, August 11th, we see a glimmer – a 5ft swell from the SSE but with cross-on wind. Not great. However, Tuesday afternoon turns glassy again with a 3ft swell from the SSW, period of 14 seconds. Combined energy is 822, and it’s described as very good surf conditions. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be clean and have some shape, but it’s small. Worth a look if you’ve got a log.

The rest of the second week, from August 12th through the 18th, is mostly average to poor. There are a few mornings with 5ft to 7ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short – 7-9 seconds – and the wind is cross or cross-on. It’s choppy and not worth paddling out for. The best of that bunch is maybe Thursday morning, August 13th, with 7ft from the ENE, but cross-on wind and short period means it’s messy.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning, August 3rd, at Warner Beach. That’s the one. After that, Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, is a backup if you’re keen for small, clean waves. The rest of the window is pretty average, with a lot of onshore chop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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11
1.9
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ESE
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ESE
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1107
769
532
490
455
192
197
184
151
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109
83
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117
100
205
177
83
275
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NW
5
E
25
SSW
15
SW
15
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15
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5
NW
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NNE
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NE
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SSW
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High Tide
6:33PM1.71m
6:41AM1.54m
7:08PM1.63m
7:19AM1.42m
7:51PM1.50m
8:07AM1.28m
8:50PM1.36m
9:24AM1.15m
10:33PM1.26m
11:43AM1.12m
00:36AM1.30m
1:26PM1.27m
1:52AM1.44m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.12m
00:42AM0.26m
12:49PM0.21m
1:20AM0.36m
1:27PM0.33m
2:08AM0.48m
2:17PM0.47m
3:19AM0.60m
3:39PM0.61m
5:17AM0.65m
5:51PM0.63m
7:08AM0.54m
7:30PM0.50m
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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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