
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with 2,475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way at Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real magic lurking further out in the forecast, so don’t write this stretch off just yet.
First up, these early days are pretty flat and uninspiring. Tuesday and Wednesday (the 7th and 8th of July) offer a few tiny waves around 1 ft to 4 ft, but the energy’s weak, and the period is short. You can sit this one out. The real story begins to build towards the end of the first week.
Now, mark your calendars for Friday morning, the 10th of July. This is the standout. Warner Beach is exposed to a solid 7 ft swell from the south, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with glassy conditions and a slight air from the southeast, it will be absolutely clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1919, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers only – at 7 ft with that long period, it’ll be powerful and heaving. The set gaps will be longer, making the paddle out easier, but the waves themselves will be demanding. A hint of crowds is possible here, as it’s *sometimes* busy.
Saturday morning the 11th keeps the fun going with a 5 ft south swell at 13 seconds. The wind goes glassy again from the northeast, so expect very good, clean conditions. The energy’s still solid at 803. This is a fantastic option for intermediate surfers looking for a slightly more manageable wave than Friday.
The following week is a mixed bag with a lot of onshore wind and choppy conditions, but look ahead. Wednesday morning, the 15th, sees a 5 ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE, making for clean waves. The energy is moderate at 629.
Then, hold onto your boards for Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. The wind is calm, the surf is glassy, and there’s a 5 ft south swell with a good 10-second period. The energy is 758. It’s another session with very good conditions, and a promising one for the second week.
And finally, Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, the swell jumps to a massive 15 ft from the SSW with a long period of 12 seconds. The energy is through the roof at 8520. But here’s the thing – that’s simply too big for this break. It’s an expert-only, borderline dangerous situation. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which might clean the face a bit, but the size is the story here. It’s more of a spectacle than a session for most.
So, for the best of the best: Friday the 10th and Tuesday the 21st are your golden tickets. Don’t sleep on that Friday glass-off.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
153 | 131 | 73 | 31 | 22 | 48 | 115 | 765 | 806 | 1879 | 2444 | 1317 | 771 | 643 | 643 | 308 | 219 | 344 | 664 | 562 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:38PM1.46m | 8:57AM1.26m | 9:45PM1.41m | 10:19AM1.19m | 11:09PM1.39m | 11:56AM1.21m | 00:35AM1.43m | 1:18PM1.31m | 1:46AM1.52m | 2:20PM1.45m | 2:42AM1.62m | 3:12PM1.59m | 3:31AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.39m | 2:58AM0.52m | 3:07PM0.47m | 4:14AM0.56m | 4:25PM0.53m | 5:43AM0.54m | 5:57PM0.52m | 7:04AM0.46m | 7:18PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.33m | 8:23PM0.32m | 8:59AM0.21m | 9:16PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
81 | 61 | 73 | 21 | 13 | 48 | 32 | 765 | 806 | 1879 | 2444 | 1317 | 771 | 643 | 643 | 188 | 219 | 344 | 664 | 562 | 440 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
61 | 47 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 43 | 55 | 44 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 152 | 137 | 52 | 82 | 83 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | S 15 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 11 | S 13 |
18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 115 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | — | — | 17 | 25 | 64 | 16 | 12 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 3 | — | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
153 | 131 | 2 | — | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 308 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 184 | 0 | 19 | 28 | 8 |
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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.










