Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, S swell with 2,831 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
103 | 337 | 300 | 463 | 901 | 1781 | 2234 | 929 | 581 | 566 | 555 | 891 | 659 | 675 | 1129 | 1839 | 867 | 644 | 340 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:29AM1.39m | 2:52PM1.45m | 2:58AM1.52m | 3:19PM1.60m | 3:24AM1.64m | 3:44PM1.73m | 3:51AM1.73m | 4:10PM1.83m | 4:18AM1.78m | 4:36PM1.89m | 4:45AM1.80m | 5:03PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.53m | 8:40AM0.39m | 8:53PM0.39m | 9:06AM0.25m | 9:20PM0.27m | 9:31AM0.13m | 9:47PM0.16m | 9:56AM0.04m | 10:14PM0.09m | 10:22AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:49AM-0.04m | 11:10PM0.04m | ||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
103 | 337 | 300 | 463 | 901 | 1781 | 2234 | 929 | 581 | 463 | 306 | 236 | 187 | 268 | 146 | 1067 | 867 | 644 | 340 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 12 | S 18 | S 17 | — | — | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 11 | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
7 | 50 | 158 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 154 | 204 | — | — | 84 | 179 | 12 | — | 71 | 24 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 10 |
99 | 4 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 7 |
16 | — | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | 156 | 473 | 566 | 555 | 891 | 659 | 675 | 1129 | 1839 | — | 85 | 158 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 209 | 184 | 8 | 109 | 25 | 0 | 667 | 712 | 380 | 375 | 447 | 190 | 382 | 667 | 193 | 376 | 28 | 25 |
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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.











