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Warner Beach Surf Forecast
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Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.5° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | |
120 | 264 | 584 | 456 | 166 | 114 | 112 | 108 | 96 | 82 | 132 | 91 | 106 | 100 | 81 | 50 | 47 | 85 | 30 | 32 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.45m | 7:30AM1.33m | 8:24PM1.36m | 8:43AM1.21m | 9:51PM1.31m | 10:18AM1.15m | 11:17PM1.34m | 11:45AM1.18m | 00:22AM1.40m | 12:48PM1.26m | 1:11AM1.47m | 1:35PM1.34m | 1:50AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.32m | 1:22AM0.49m | 1:46PM0.44m | 2:38AM0.62m | 2:59PM0.54m | 4:15AM0.66m | 4:27PM0.57m | 5:45AM0.62m | 5:46PM0.55m | 6:46AM0.53m | 6:45PM0.49m | 7:31AM0.44m | 7:31PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 11 | S 4 |
 kJ | 120 | 264 | 584 | 456 | 94 | 105 | 112 | 108 | 96 | 69 | 132 | 91 | 106 | 100 | 52 | 31 | 47 | 85 | 30 | 32 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | 109 | 51 | 18 | 103 | 166 | 114 | 34 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 68 | 45 | 27 | 26 | 72 | 50 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | S 16 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 83 | 115 | 63 | 100 | 90 | 82 | 51 | 23 | 53 | 82 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 42 | 17 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 7 | — | NE 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 39 | 167 | 80 | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 51 | — | 1 | 3 | 25 | 81 | — | 29 | — | 5 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 659 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 184 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 27 | 43 |
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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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