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
24.7° 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 Friday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
0
1
0
2
2
2
4
4
2
!
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
11
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.5
S
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
3
SSW
11
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
813
537
434
453
350
232
198
114
110
116
80
94
131
227
556
1539
1070
769
2006
1447
1124
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
5
NW
15
ENE
20
NE
10
N
10
ENE
15
NE
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
N
20
NNW
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
E
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:51AM1.76m
4:07PM1.66m
4:17AM1.73m
4:34PM1.63m
4:44AM1.67m
5:02PM1.57m
5:11AM1.59m
5:31PM1.50m
5:40AM1.50m
6:03PM1.40m
6:11AM1.39m
6:42PM1.30m
6:51AM1.29m
7:38PM1.21m
Low Tide
9:39PM0.15m
10:00AM0.11m
10:07PM0.16m
10:26AM0.13m
10:34PM0.19m
10:53AM0.18m
11:03PM0.26m
11:22AM0.25m
11:32PM0.35m
11:53AM0.34m
00:05AM0.46m
12:29PM0.44m
00:44AM0.58m
1:15PM0.54m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
1
4
1
2
Temp °C
21
24
25
21
25
25
23
27
29
26
23
23
22
24
27
22
22
24
21
22
21
22
23
23
22
25
24
25
25
27
25
24
24
23
26
26
21
21
21
22
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.5
S
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.2
SE
11
1.9
SE
10
2.2
S
11
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
11
Energy kJ
813
537
434
453
350
232
198
46
62
116
80
94
131
227
556
1539
1070
769
1190
1447
1124
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.3
E
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
13
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
18
1.6
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
10
15
129
7
14
14
31
114
79
90
56
75
47
46
8
26
21
277
1288
1261
1031
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
S
15
0.3
E
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
E
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
24
0.5
E
7
1.1
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
15
1
15
14
2
38
14
46
71
14
78
25
21
4
2
10
11
27
235
92
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
1.2
NE
5
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
SSW
5
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NNE
3
1.7
SSE
8
3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
10
4
14
6
9
77
68
110
113
24
8
319
2006
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
Distance (km)
0
27
27
0
27
27
0
27
0
19
19
27
0
0
8
0
0
27
1
61
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Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
5
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
4
4
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
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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