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
24.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s
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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
0
0
!
!
2
!
3
2
4
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.3
S
8
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
2.2
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
2
S
13
2.4
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
11
0.8
S
19
2.1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
257
302
535
635
546
546
318
585
2049
2948
1439
7338
1359
2293
1237
830
1717
1089
441
2777
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
40
SSW
35
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
15
W
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
WNW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
S
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:33PM1.18m
11:22AM1.11m
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
Low Tide
5:08AM0.73m
5:37PM0.63m
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
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
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5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
4
3
2
1
Temp °C
21
24
25
23
28
28
24
24
21
18
18
20
18
21
21
20
26
24
21
19
21
16
22
23
24
26
26
24
21
16
14
15
17
15
19
17
18
24
21
20
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
1.3
E
8
0.4
SSW
12
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
2.1
S
12
1.9
S
12
0.8
E
10
3
S
14
2
S
13
2.4
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
12
0.4
E
10
1.9
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
2.1
S
18
Energy kJ
106
212
48
535
635
546
546
318
230
1146
1083
117
3163
1359
2293
1237
830
28
835
402
2777
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.5
S
16
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
E
10
0.8
S
19
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
95
42
49
13
13
4
4
4
190
151
92
1149
60
41
36
11
29
441
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.6
E
9
0.1
SW
20
0.5
E
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
17
5
4
3
4
64
15
43
25
41
67
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
8
1
NNE
6
1.4
S
5
2.3
S
8
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
2.2
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
0.8
NE
5
0.6
SSW
3
2.5
S
12
2.2
S
11
Energy kJ
195
257
302
73
98
585
2049
2948
1439
7338
30
9
1717
1089
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
6
4
9
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
5
Distance (km)
81
27
27
0
27
27
0
241
1243
8
8
19
1
27
27
0
28
183
25
25
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
5
6
4
9
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
5
6
5
9
5
4
4
3
4
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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