
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 4,877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Warner Beach. I gotta be straight with you – there’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s one absolute peach of a session waiting for you if you can be patient.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are just messy, with weak, choppy, cross-onshore slop. The swell is small and the wind is all wrong. It’s a frustrating start, but don’t get bummed out yet.
Then, Monday morning the 7th of September rolls around and things get interesting. A big, long-period groundswell rolls in from the south at 10ft with a 17-second period. The combined energy of all swells is a massive 4566, which is a lot of power. The wind is a light, offshore breeze from the NNE, which is going to groom it clean. However, this is a lot of water for Warner Beach. At 10ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The size is going to be pushing it for this spot, and the long period (over 15 seconds) can make the waves at a beach break a bit hard to read. But if you’re good, you’ll be in for a session. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The rest of that week is a mixed bag. Monday afternoon gets messy with a strong 30 km/h NE wind. Tuesday through to Friday are mostly blown out or have poor-quality swell. There are some manageable 7ft waves on Thursday morning, but the wind is just not clean enough to make it a standout.
The real sleeper hit is Sunday the 13th of September. The forecast is for a 6ft south swell, with a 10-second period – that’s proper, lined-up groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 1391. But the magic is the wind: it’s glassy. A slight air from the south, meaning the surface will be like a mirror. This is what we live for. The description says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." It’s not the biggest day, but it will be the cleanest. The only downside is that it’s a "fairly consistent" break, and crowds are "sometimes" likely, so you might have to share the peak.
After that, the second week gets rougher. Monday the 14th sees a big 10ft east swell, but it’s hammered by a strong cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and ugly. The rest of the week is a battle with onshore winds and mixed-up swell directions. There’s a small window on Friday the 18th with a light, clean cross-offshore wind and a tiny 3ft wave, but it lacks any real punch.
Summary: If you’re an expert, the Monday morning of the 7th is your big, powerful, clean session. For the best all-round conditions for an experienced surfer, don’t miss the glassy Sunday morning of the 13th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1329 | 783 | 449 | 271 | 198 | 160 | 1075 | 4448 | 2339 | 998 | 341 | 572 | 464 | 434 | 866 | 1082 | 576 | 632 | 753 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.27m | 8:57AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.14m | 12:11PM1.12m | 00:53AM1.24m | 1:34PM1.33m | 1:54AM1.42m | 2:20PM1.55m | 2:35AM1.58m | 2:57PM1.73m | 3:10AM1.70m | 3:30PM1.87m | 3:42AM1.78m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:41AM0.66m | 3:22PM0.71m | 5:26AM0.71m | 6:26PM0.67m | 7:15AM0.55m | 7:44PM0.49m | 8:05AM0.35m | 8:29PM0.31m | 8:42AM0.18m | 9:06PM0.16m | 9:15AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 |
1329 | 783 | 449 | 249 | 198 | 160 | 1075 | 4448 | 2339 | 998 | 341 | 143 | 164 | 140 | 93 | 694 | 104 | 69 | 494 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 11 |
31 | 71 | 184 | 271 | 93 | 143 | 352 | 118 | 92 | 48 | 90 | 104 | 39 | 14 | 55 | 88 | 4 | 4 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | — | S 20 | E 11 | S 18 | SSE 14 | S 16 | SW 17 | SSE 11 | — | — | S 19 |
23 | 112 | 104 | 65 | 149 | 69 | 122 | — | — | 7 | 21 | 6 | 40 | 5 | 11 | 64 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | 88 | 219 | 572 | 464 | 434 | 866 | 1082 | 576 | 632 | 753 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 808 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 830 | 182 | 447 | 868 | 190 | 394 | 657 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 8 |
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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.










