
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SE 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 (Aug 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line.
Honestly, the first few days are pretty average. We’ve got some bumpy conditions to sit through, but there’s a little window of clean surf further out, so hold tight.
Water temp is about 71°, right where it should be for this time of year, nothing crazy.
The go-to break here is Warner Beach. It’s a fairly consistent spot, open to the ESE.
Tuesday kicks things off with a 7ft swell out of the SE, but the wind’s from the SSW at 12 mph making for a choppy cross-shore. The combined swell energy is high (1522) but it’s not a pretty picture. Not worth suiting up.
Wednesday the swell holds around 7ft to 8ft from the ESE, but the wind is onshore. Better to wait.
Now, Thursday the 13th morning is the golden window. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph out of the ENE. Swell is a nice 6ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (532), and it’s calling for very good surf. This is the session to aim for. Not too big for intermediates.
After that, the NE winds pick up again through the weekend and into next week, making things bumpy again. Swell runs 4ft to 6ft. Crowds are a possibility at Warner Beach.
From Monday the 18th onward, onshore winds and lumpy seas move in. Swell sits under 6ft and the energy drops.
Then, way out on Monday the 24th, we get a strange one: 3ft swell from the south with a 19-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy behind it is big (1017). However, the wind is moderate cross and the direction isn't ideal. Something to watch, but don't book your trip around it.
The true standout is Thursday the 13th morning. That’s the clean, glassy session you want.
For the kite surfers out there, days with 5ft to 6ft swell and strong cross winds, like Saturday the 15th afternoon or Tuesday the 18th afternoon, might actually be more your speed.
Otherwise, just wait for that Thursday clean-up. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
624 | 470 | 811 | 973 | 659 | 409 | 196 | 171 | 279 | 342 | 566 | 588 | 757 | 855 | 711 | 757 | 639 | 459 | 379 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:11PM1.65m | 3:25AM1.70m | 3:50PM1.80m | 4:02AM1.78m | 4:26PM1.89m | 4:37AM1.80m | 5:00PM1.92m | 5:09AM1.78m | 5:32PM1.89m | 5:39AM1.72m | 6:02PM1.80m | 6:08AM1.62m | 6:30PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:35AM0.07m | 9:56PM0.10m | 10:09AM-0.02m | 10:32PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.06m | 11:06PM0.05m | 11:14AM-0.04m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:08AM0.19m | 12:13PM0.14m | 00:37AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
469 | 470 | 811 | 973 | 659 | 409 | 196 | 171 | 279 | 342 | 566 | 588 | 757 | 855 | 711 | 757 | 639 | 459 | 379 | 262 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 |
273 | 450 | 440 | 24 | 37 | 82 | 167 | 112 | 50 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | S 24 | S 12 | S 23 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 20 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 |
156 | 379 | 29 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 49 | 127 | 61 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | SSW 4 | NE 5 |
624 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 44 | 41 | 69 | 62 | — | 3 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 831 | 881 | 881 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 29 |
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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).
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.











