Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 SAST
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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
24.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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
!
3
3
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
2.1
S
8
3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
1.6
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.7
S
6
3
SSW
10
3
S
8
3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
435
587
2895
917
1290
846
482
282
329
222
329
373
544
494
494
356
287
226
2020
1280
1880
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
NE
10
N
30
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NW
45
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
20
WSW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:01PM1.38m
7:23AM1.30m
8:16PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
12:45PM0.37m
1:10AM0.50m
1:43PM0.54m
2:32AM0.68m
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
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
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5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
1
4
1
2
4
Temp °C
19
19
19
18
19
19
22
23
21
23
25
22
29
29
24
24
21
19
20
21
17
13
14
15
16
18
18
17
18
17
21
22
22
27
27
25
22
15
14
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.9
S
14
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
0.4
SSW
12
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
204
307
1304
153
1290
846
482
282
247
192
47
373
544
494
494
356
287
210
118
90
1283
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
1.3
SSW
17
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
37
24
23
917
22
21
35
106
42
29
13
13
3
2
4
3
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.4
E
8
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
30
22
17
5
4
4
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
2.1
S
8
3
SSW
14
0.7
NE
4
1.4
ENE
5
2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
E
8
1.1
NNE
6
0.4
SSW
11
1.7
S
6
3
SSW
10
3
S
8
3
S
10
Energy kJ
435
587
2895
12
109
329
222
329
77
37
226
2020
1280
1880
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
694
657
25
19
19
0
182
241
190
27
27
0
27
27
0
241
712
712
835
376
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
7
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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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