Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 29 May 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
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Warner Beach surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 4,341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
1.1
NE
5
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
3
SSW
8
3
S
10
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
89
41
112
85
62
82
51
50
62
36
39
30
25
24
1185
1810
3286
3549
3000
2574
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
ESE
5
E
5
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:58AM1.60m
3:19PM1.52m
3:30AM1.62m
3:51PM1.55m
4:01AM1.62m
4:22PM1.55m
4:32AM1.60m
4:55PM1.53m
5:03AM1.56m
5:29PM1.50m
5:36AM1.52m
6:05PM1.46m
6:10AM1.46m
6:45PM1.42m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.32m
9:10AM0.24m
9:18PM0.29m
9:41AM0.22m
9:50PM0.27m
10:12AM0.21m
10:22PM0.28m
10:43AM0.22m
10:55PM0.31m
11:16AM0.25m
11:29PM0.37m
11:50AM0.29m
00:05AM0.43m
12:27PM0.34m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
1
1
5
40
9
10
22
7
11
Temp °C
20
21
21
19
21
22
19
22
23
19
25
26
21
18
18
15
13
13
13
12
13
18
21
20
20
20
20
18
20
21
18
23
24
19
14
15
11
9
8
9
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
E
9
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
54
36
32
112
85
62
37
28
39
33
18
39
30
16
13
22
22
19
2827
3000
2574
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
85
89
41
10
10
24
22
35
20
39
36
14
23
25
24
2
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
Energy kJ
9
9
17
34
32
27
82
51
50
18
14
17
8
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
4
3
SSW
8
3
S
10
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
Energy kJ
86
2
7
7
19
62
31
18
5
1185
1810
3286
3549
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
8
27
27
0
27
27
0
27
27
0
0
0
301
184
184
19
28
25
19
19
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
5
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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