Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.9° 

Warner Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Warner Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,845 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for Warner Beach. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, but there’s one real standout that’s got me excited.

First up, the immediate picture is a bit rough. We’ve got some solid swell energy pushing through, but the wind is just not cooperating. Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, sees a 7ft SSE swell, but with a strong cross-shore wind, the ocean is going to be a lumpy mess. The combined energy is actually moderate (1098), but poor conditions mean it’s not worth paddling out for. The real kicker is that Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, are even worse. We’re looking at 7ft to 8ft of swell, but with fresh, cross-shore winds, it’s just choppy and blown out. Even though the combined energy gets up to a strong 2067 on Friday morning, the wind is just ruining it. This is a kite surfer’s paradise, not a paddle surfer’s.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. From the end of the first week of August through to the second, the swell drops off significantly. We’re looking at small, weak waves around 3ft to 3ft with poor winds. It’s a dry spell, my friends. The forecasts are a bit better for the second week, but it’s still not looking good.

But hold on, because Sunday, August 2nd is the one you’ve been waiting for. The stars align. We’ve got a clean 8ft SE groundswell, with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1431. But the real magic is the wind: glassy conditions. A slight air, with the wind coming from the SSW at just 5 km/h. That’s about as good as it gets. The swell direction is from the SE, which is bang on what Warner Beach likes. This is a morning for the experienced surfer – the 8ft size is a bit much for beginners. The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is about average for the time of year. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, but on a morning like this, it’s worth the company.

The rest of the run is a bit of a let-down after that Sunday. The following week, from August 9th onwards, we see some bigger swell again, but it’s hit or miss. The 10th of August has a 10ft ENE swell, but the wind is a mess. Then on the 12th of August, we get a huge 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 3156 – that’s very strong. But the reading says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re a real charger, it’s a day to watch from the shore.

So, to boil it down: Sunday morning, August 2nd, is your best bet. The rest of the fortnight is largely a write-off for good surf due to wind or a lack of it. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but for now, mark that Sunday in your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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0
0
1
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3
1
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4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
SSW
14
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
2.1
SE
10
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
453
692
929
1606
1393
969
734
699
842
1565
1732
1363
794
661
555
355
271
180
287
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:41AM1.54m
7:08PM1.63m
Low Tide
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
12:49PM0.21m
1:20AM0.36m
rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
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5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
 mm
9
1
Temp °C
15
18
19
17
18
19
17
17
18
15
20
20
18
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22
18
22
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Feels °C
11
11
12
11
12
12
13
13
13
12
18
18
19
18
19
16
18
19
18
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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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