Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

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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
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 30th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
17
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
121
108
102
83
99
126
55
44
31
25
38
30
41
139
99
216
136
166
216
172
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
5
E
15
NE
10
NNW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
E
10
NNE
20
NE
20
N
20
NNE
on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:17PM1.34m
11:45AM1.18m
00:22AM1.40m
12:48PM1.26m
1:11AM1.47m
1:35PM1.34m
1:50AM1.53m
2:13PM1.42m
2:25AM1.57m
2:47PM1.48m
2:58AM1.60m
3:19PM1.52m
3:30AM1.62m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.57m
5:45AM0.62m
5:46PM0.55m
6:46AM0.53m
6:45PM0.49m
7:31AM0.44m
7:31PM0.43m
8:07AM0.36m
8:10PM0.37m
8:39AM0.29m
8:44PM0.32m
9:10AM0.24m
9:18PM0.29m
9:41AM0.22m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
2
3
5
52
1
Temp °C
22
19
22
23
20
23
24
22
23
24
20
23
23
21
20
19
18
20
20
19
21
22
20
21
21
20
21
22
22
24
24
21
22
22
21
20
18
19
19
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
106
121
108
102
46
34
126
55
44
31
25
38
30
16
139
99
59
136
99
173
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
E
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
68
45
41
26
83
54
35
52
11
7
17
15
14
41
4
73
216
71
69
10
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
NE
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
7
6
6
5
15
99
59
16
9
11
18
14
3
6
1
4
21
86
35
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
1.3
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.3
NE
5
0.4
SSW
3
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
Energy kJ
8
100
55
36
7
7
4
3
19
48
44
166
216
172
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
19
0
27
27
0
27
27
19
0
526
0
150
184
19
47
19
27
0
27
31
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
6
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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