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 Monday (May 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.9
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
108
102
83
99
125
55
44
31
68
40
25
68
193
153
191
123
105
124
70
59
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
5
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
ESE
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
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
3:51PM1.55m
Low Tide
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
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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
1
2
23
Temp °C
19
22
22
20
23
25
22
24
24
21
23
23
21
21
21
19
20
21
19
21
22
20
21
20
20
21
23
22
25
23
21
22
22
21
22
21
19
20
21
20
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SE
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.5
SSW
16
0.9
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.5
S
7
1
E
6
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
121
108
102
33
25
125
55
20
31
68
40
25
10
21
153
57
78
27
78
67
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SE
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
E
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
1
SE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
45
41
26
83
54
35
52
44
11
17
16
12
68
193
9
191
123
68
102
35
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.3
S
4
0.2
E
8
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
12
0.4
S
7
0.2
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
6
6
5
15
99
59
16
3
6
18
14
3
3
3
5
14
9
58
31
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
1.3
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
SSW
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
4
80
51
33
8
21
1
17
22
33
16
105
124
70
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
27
27
0
0
1
19
0
656
0
28
87
19
19
19
0
19
0
0
27
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
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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