Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
22.1° C
0.9° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 3,594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First thing to say, the water's sitting at 72°F – pretty much spot on for this time of year, no real surprises there.

Right out of the gate, we've got a big one. Sunday the 2nd is pumping with a solid 10ft SE groundswell. The combined energy is massive (2385), which tells you there's serious power in the water. That's expert territory for sure – way too much for anyone learning. The wind is a cross/offshore, so the faces will be clean. The only catch is, this is a ton of swell for this spot, and with that much juice, it could be a bit of a washing machine. Still, for the chargers, Sunday morning is the standout.

Monday the 3rd settles down a lot. We've got a clean 7ft SE swell left over, but with a light cross-onshore breeze. It'll be surfable for the strong intermediate crew, but nothing to write home about. The energy drops to 1094, which is moderate. From there, the week goes flat. Tuesday through to Friday next week are all small, weak, and mostly messy. We're looking at dribbly 2ft to 3ft waves with average periods. Not worth getting wet for.

Now, hang on. There's a glimmer. Saturday the 8th shows a 5ft ENE swell with a clean, cross-offshore wind. That's the best for the average surfer in the first week. It won't be epic, but it'll be clean and fun.

But then, hold onto your board. Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th, the ocean remembers how to be angry. We get a 12ft to 13ft S and SSW groundswell rolling in, with periods stretching to 15 seconds (very long period). The energy numbers go bananas – 3663, 5548, even 9685 (very strong). This is not a beachbreak party; this is a reef/point break kind of swell. For Warner Beach, being an exposed beach, those long-period swells might just close out and break straight. The wind on Monday the 10th is a dreamy offshore, so if you've got the skills and the right board, it'll be a once-in-a-season session. For everyone else, stay on the sand.

After that, the second week turns ugly. Strong onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and dropping swell. There's a small window on Sunday the 16th with a 8ft NE swell and clean wind, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is moderate (873). It looks average at best.

Summary: The true standouts are Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 10th for experts only. For the everyday surfer, your best bet is Saturday the 8th. Be prepared for a lot of flat, windy days in between.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:02PM1.76m
6:09AM1.63m
6:33PM1.71m
6:41AM1.54m
7:08PM1.63m
7:19AM1.42m
7:51PM1.50m
8:07AM1.28m
8:50PM1.36m
9:24AM1.15m
10:33PM1.26m
11:43AM1.12m
00:36AM1.30m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.07m
00:08AM0.20m
12:16PM0.12m
00:42AM0.26m
12:49PM0.21m
1:20AM0.36m
1:27PM0.33m
2:08AM0.48m
2:17PM0.47m
3:19AM0.60m
3:39PM0.61m
5:17AM0.65m
5:51PM0.63m
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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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