Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.1°C
0.3° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 981 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
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0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.6
S
12
0.7
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
1.1
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.5
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
3
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
260
195
167
138
109
115
99
205
161
103
114
117
138
494
573
170
82
149
981
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
WNW
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
45
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
15
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
SSE
10
NE
30
SSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
00:37AM1.04m
1:26PM1.14m
1:30AM1.21m
1:55PM1.32m
2:01AM1.37m
2:21PM1.50m
2:28AM1.52m
2:46PM1.66m
2:55AM1.65m
3:11PM1.81m
3:22AM1.74m
3:38PM1.91m
3:50AM1.81m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.86m
7:05AM0.72m
7:29PM0.70m
7:41AM0.55m
7:59PM0.53m
8:07AM0.39m
8:25PM0.37m
8:32AM0.24m
8:52PM0.22m
8:58AM0.11m
9:18PM0.09m
9:24AM0.01m
9:46PM0.01m
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5:48
5:46
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5:43
5:43
5:41
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5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
 mm
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Temp °C
22
22
23
23
20
21
22
20
27
28
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18
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21
Feels °C
23
24
23
23
20
22
22
20
28
29
21
18
19
18
17
18
18
23
23
22
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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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