Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.4° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Warner Beach for the next couple of weeks.

We’re in for a slow start, no two ways about it. The first few days are a mess. Wednesday the 5th is marginal with a small 3ft swell and cross-shore winds, and it doesn't get any better. Thursday the 6th is poor, and Friday the 7th is just a tiny 2ft glassy blip that won’t get your heart racing. You’re looking at a solid 4-5 day stretch of flat, junky surf before we see any real potential. It’s a common enough spell for the area when the swell directions just aren’t lining up right.

Now, the main event, and the one to save your energy for, is Saturday the 15th. That morning we’ve got dead calm winds, total glass, and a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the E with that 10-second period. The energy is moderate, but it’s clean and it’s coming right down the pipe. Warner Beach is a fairly consistent spot, and when that ESE swell hits, it knows what to do. The water temp is sitting at a normal 22°, so it’s all good. There might be a few other locals out, crowds are sometimes a thing, but for quality surf, this is your window.

But, and it’s a big but, leading up to that, we’ve got a nasty period from the 10th to the 13th. The swell is pumping – we’re talking 12ft to 8ft, with very strong energy readings between 1611 and 2959. That’s a serious ocean. The problem is, the wind is fresh and cross-shore to cross-on, turning it into a washing machine. That’s way over the limit for this break, and it’s going to be a messy, dangerous mess. If you see that forecast, give it a miss – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing.

After that, the 14th still has some size and chop, but by the 15th, we get that perfect calm. The 16th and 17th will still have some 5ft and 4ft waves on offer with light winds, so it should be okay, but they won’t match that Saturday glass.

The second week is a letdown. It drops off in size and the winds turn onshore. By the 20th of August, we’re down to 1ft with a long, slow 17-second period, which just means the ocean is done. That long period at a beach break can also make the waves section off too much. So, keep your eyes on that Saturday the 15th. That’s the standout.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
10
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E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
1.2
S
6
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.8
NE
7
1.1
ENE
9
1.5
S
6
2.5
SSW
7
3.5
S
10
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3.5
SSE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.2
SE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
184
154
120
121
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102
83
83
87
98
296
197
162
555
2363
2848
1642
1933
949
695
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NW
25
S
35
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
10
E
10
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
20
S
30
S
50
SW
30
SSW
30
S
35
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
2:26PM1.46m
2:44AM1.58m
3:11PM1.65m
3:25AM1.70m
Low Tide
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
8:11AM0.37m
8:31PM0.34m
8:56AM0.21m
9:17PM0.20m
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6:33
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5:24
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5:27
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8
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Temp °C
22
23
20
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21
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21
18
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21
20
14
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13
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Feels °C
20
21
18
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21
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21
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17
7
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9
5
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7
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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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