Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
It’s been a rough start on the KwaZulu-Natal coast at Warner Beach, with a long stretch of poor conditions. The early part of the week is a write-off thanks to a strong, lumpy cross-shore wind and messy, weak swell. We’re looking at a gap of several days with zero to offer, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get a break in the weather.
Then, finally, on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August, things flip. The wind drops to glassy, the sky clears, and we get a clean 6 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (835), and it’s the only time in the whole 16-day window that’s actually worth getting excited about. That’s your standout session. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the balmy side for winter.
Sunday morning the 2nd of August is also a solid option with a clean, cross-offshore breeze, 7 ft from the ESE, and a 10-second period. The energy is still moderate (787). It’s not quite as perfect as Saturday, but you’ll get good waves. Later in the week, the swell starts to drop off, and by the 5th of August, it’s barely a ripple.
The long-range forecast for the second week is a mixed bag. The morning of Monday the 10th of August shows a tricky 7 ft from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds, but it’s cross-shore with light wind, so it might be worth a look for the desperate. But the real big one is Wednesday the 12th of August. There’s a massive 12 ft to 13 ft swell from the SSW and S, with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is extreme (3181 to 5130). That’s a monster. However, the forecast says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re an absolute expert and know the place intimately, stay clear. It’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.
So, bottom line: the best on offer is the glassy Saturday morning the 1st of August. Sunday morning is a close second. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1636 | 893 | 851 | 660 | 617 | 1047 | 1686 | 1210 | 747 | 336 | 492 | 574 | 1191 | 1298 | 1235 | 712 | 555 | 428 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:45AM1.60m | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | 4:37PM1.70m | 4:42AM1.70m | 5:05PM1.75m | 5:10AM1.71m | 5:33PM1.77m | 5:39AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.76m | 6:09AM1.63m | 6:33PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.32m | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | 10:23AM0.11m | 10:38PM0.20m | 10:50AM0.07m | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.18m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.12m | 00:42AM0.26m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 5:21 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1177 | 893 | 660 | 502 | 61 | 152 | 969 | 1057 | 747 | 336 | 492 | 574 | 1191 | 1298 | 1235 | 712 | 555 | 428 | 266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 67 | 88 | 179 | 103 | 174 | 55 | 113 | 107 | 51 | 222 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 126 | 120 | 116 | 135 | — | — | — | 32 | 33 | 34 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 1636 | — | 851 | 660 | 617 | 1047 | 1686 | 1210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 36 | 132 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 256 | 376 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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).
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