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Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 932 | 1889 | 2082 | 1818 | 1290 | 822 | 613 | 689 | 1006 | 408 | 246 | 291 | 711 | 449 | 1361 | 544 | 341 | 177 | 210 | 194 | 587 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 1.48 | 2:29AM 1.49 | 2:49PM 1.64 | 2:59AM 1.61 | 3:17PM 1.76 | 3:26AM 1.69 | 3:43PM 1.84 | 3:52AM 1.75 | 4:07PM 1.87 | 4:17AM 1.76 | 4:30PM 1.86 | 4:40AM 1.74 | 4:53PM 1.81 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:03AM 0.42 | 8:28PM 0.38 | 8:35AM 0.26 | 8:57PM 0.25 | 9:03AM 0.15 | 9:24PM 0.15 | 9:29AM 0.07 | 9:49PM 0.08 | 9:53AM 0.02 | 10:13PM 0.05 | 10:18AM 0.02 | 10:37PM 0.06 | 10:42AM 0.05 | 11:00PM 0.10 | |||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Durban/KZN South
The wind is still cross-off at Warner Beach (light winds from the NNE at SHIP2832 12 km from Warner Beach). 3.1m 13s groundswell from the S which is too big for here.
2 h 32 min ago
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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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