Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
25.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 12th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
4
1
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.3
E
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)98888888888868769109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39529043254148034134418719013098196253176127124192271241207268
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
N
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
20
ENE
25
NE
15
N
20
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
WNW
15
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:51PM
0.94
12:54PM
1.04
1:45AM
1.12
1:48PM
1.22
2:14AM
1.31
2:19PM
1.39
2:40AM
1.51
2:47PM
1.55
3:06AM
1.69
3:15PM
1.69
3:32AM
1.85
3:43PM
1.79
4:00AM
1.96
4:12PM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:03AM
0.87
7:28PM
0.73
7:44AM
0.70
8:01PM
0.55
8:16AM
0.52
8:27PM
0.37
8:43AM
0.35
8:52PM
0.21
9:11AM
0.19
9:19PM
0.07
9:40AM
0.06
9:46PM
-0.04
10:09AM
-0.03
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C232626242829242425222727242727242828242728
Feels °C (?)222424242727252625232726262827262828272828
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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 12 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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