Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 SAST
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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
25.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Jan 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 28th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 28th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 4th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)76141399888887767776689
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)127100113102102117906910278766486123111206186144817273
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
5
NNE
20
SSW
20
S
5
SW
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
W
15
E
25
NE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
1.16
1:21PM
1.35
2:02AM
1.32
2:24PM
1.49
2:54AM
1.51
3:10PM
1.62
3:36AM
1.67
3:49PM
1.72
4:13AM
1.79
4:24PM
1.78
4:47AM
1.86
4:56PM
1.79
5:19AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
0.63
6:46AM
0.59
7:48PM
0.49
8:06AM
0.45
8:41PM
0.32
8:59AM
0.29
9:23PM
0.17
9:41AM
0.17
9:58PM
0.05
10:18AM
0.10
10:32PM
-0.02
10:52AM
0.07
11:03PM
-0.04
11:24AM
0.09
Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26
Sunset6:57--6:55--6:55--6:54--6:54--6:53--6:52--
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
--3---21-----2--3--1-
Temp. °C282526262427272427272528272428282526282528
Feels °C (?)282827262729272529282929272428272728302828
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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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