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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th 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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
4
1
3
3
0
0
2
0
0
!
3
2
4
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
2
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
E
8
2
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.1
S
7
2
S
11
3
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
487
282
301
262
302
756
567
725
546
314
478
900
2362
2120
7221
1877
1308
1218
711
586
279
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
20
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
40
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
S
15
S
15
SW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:54AM1.13m
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
Low Tide
3:24PM0.66m
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
cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
rain showers
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
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5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
1
3
1
Temp °C
22
22
21
23
25
22
27
28
24
24
21
19
20
22
19
20
20
19
21
22
21
17
17
16
22
23
23
25
26
24
21
16
16
14
16
15
18
17
19
20
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
E
8
0.4
SSW
12
1.7
E
9
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
2
S
12
0.8
E
10
3
S
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
11
Energy kJ
487
282
212
223
48
481
567
546
546
314
228
190
1122
120
3163
1877
1308
1218
711
586
279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
6
0.9
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
1
S
16
0.5
E
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
63
106
64
29
13
13
4
4
3
2
151
90
61
502
41
22
22
122
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
13
0.5
E
9
0.1
S
20
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
17
5
4
3
3
41
7
45
43
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.6
ENE
5
2
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
E
8
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.3
S
5
2.1
S
7
2
S
11
3
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
4.5
SSW
14
0.7
NE
4
0.4
SSW
3
1
S
6
Energy kJ
12
138
301
262
302
756
725
78
478
900
2362
2120
7221
20
3
79
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
9
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
526
659
29
27
27
0
27
27
0
184
1258
25
28
836
19
27
27
0
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
9
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
9
5
4
4
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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