Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.5° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with 1,229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

What's up, crew? Rusty here. We've got a solid 16-day window, but it's a slow starter. The first few days are small, and then there's a lot of messy wind in the middle. But hold on to your wetsuit, because the end of the run is looking like a proper score.

The first real session is this Saturday afternoon at Warner Beach. It's tiny, a clean 2ft from the S. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the water's at 72°, which is pretty normal for the time of year. The combined energy is weak (382), so it's a mellow log or funboard session.

Sunday morning sees a bump to 6ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to moderate (966). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it's not perfect, but it's workable. The afternoon is similar, with a bit more energy (1043).

Monday and Tuesday get a bit bigger, but the wind gets messy. Monday morning hits 7ft from the SSE, but the cross-on wind makes it choppy. The energy is strong (1261). Tuesday morning is the pick of the early week. The swell drops to 5ft from the SE, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore, cleaning it up. The energy is moderate (627). It's a good session, but not a standout.

The rest of the week into the weekend is a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy chop, and crummy conditions. The 23rd of July has a 22 mph SSW wind that'll ruin things. There's a brief window on the 27th of July (Monday afternoon) with a 3ft S swell and a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (623).

Now, the real highlight. Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 2nd. The morning session is looking absolutely epic. We've got a 7ft SE groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is massive (1634). The wind is glassy, dead flat. This is a dream day. The swell is over 5ft, so it's for the experienced crew only. The long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but the clean conditions will make it world-class. The afternoon gets a bit dicey with a cross-on wind, but the morning is the definitive winner.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 1st of August (Saturday morning) has a 5ft ESE swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but it's not in the same league. The 2nd of August is the only true standout.

So, get your board ready for that Sunday morning. The rest of the time, it's about picking your windows. The run of poor conditions in the middle of the week is pretty normal for this area. The forecast can always change, and when it's on, it's on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Period (s)
0.7
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SE
12
2
SSE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.5
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12
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
1.6
S
6
1.3
S
6
1
S
11
1
S
19
1.4
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
387
834
861
948
1197
846
672
593
427
337
319
236
167
161
202
143
247
721
1029
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
NE
10
ENE
15
SW
5
SSE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
30
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35
SSW
25
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10
WSW
10
NE
10
NE
10
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glassy
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cross
cross
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
6:39PM1.73m
6:45AM1.54m
7:16PM1.62m
7:21AM1.42m
7:54PM1.49m
8:00AM1.29m
8:37PM1.35m
8:50AM1.16m
9:36PM1.23m
10:15AM1.07m
11:15PM1.16m
12:21PM1.07m
00:56AM1.19m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.29m
12:52PM0.20m
1:23AM0.40m
1:28PM0.33m
2:04AM0.51m
2:07PM0.47m
2:52AM0.62m
2:57PM0.61m
4:04AM0.70m
4:19PM0.71m
5:55AM0.71m
6:18PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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