
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 (Aug 09) 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 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty average, nothing to get too excited about. The water temp is sitting around 71.1°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, the 5th. It’s small, only about 3.3ft of swell from the ESE, but the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. The water will be clean as a whistle, but the wave energy is pretty weak (222). It’ll be a fun little session for a longboard or a fish, but don’t expect much power.
After that, we go into a bit of a dry spell. Thursday through to the following Monday are pretty much a write-off. The swell drops off, the wind gets messy, and the conditions are just poor. You’ll be fighting cross-shore chop and small, weak waves. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, hold onto your boards, because things get *wild* around Tuesday the 11th. We’re looking at a massive pulse of swell from the south. Tuesday morning has a solid 18ft swell, and by the afternoon it’s pushing 21.3ft! The combined energy is absolutely enormous (7230 on Tuesday morning, 18371 on Tuesday afternoon). This is expert-level stuff only. For anyone else, it’s far too big and dangerous. The wind is cross-off on Tuesday morning, which could keep it a bit cleaner, but the sheer size will make it a heavy, powerful beast. This is a true standout, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Wednesday the 12th is still massive, with a 14.8ft swell from the SSE in the morning and clean conditions, but the wind picks up strong in the afternoon, making it a lumpy mess. Again, only for the experienced.
We’ll see some leftover energy on Thursday the 13th, with a 5.9ft SE swell and a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit choppy. The week after that settles back into a pretty poor run of small, weak, and wind-affected surf. Not much to report.
The real standout here is Tuesday the 11th. That's a serious, big-wave day. If you’re an expert, that’s the one to circle. The Wednesday morning is also a big one, but a bit more manageable. For everyone else, the Wednesday morning on the 5th is your best bet for a clean, small, fun session.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 18 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
769 | 532 | 490 | 455 | 192 | 197 | 184 | 154 | 120 | 121 | 111 | 109 | 83 | 121 | 102 | 138 | 94 | 281 | 434 | 579 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:33PM1.71m | 6:41AM1.54m | 7:08PM1.63m | 7:19AM1.42m | 7:51PM1.50m | 8:07AM1.28m | 8:50PM1.36m | 9:24AM1.15m | 10:33PM1.26m | 11:43AM1.12m | 00:36AM1.30m | 1:26PM1.27m | 1:52AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:49PM0.21m | 1:20AM0.36m | 1:27PM0.33m | 2:08AM0.48m | 2:17PM0.47m | 3:19AM0.60m | 3:39PM0.61m | 5:17AM0.65m | 5:51PM0.63m | 7:08AM0.54m | 7:30PM0.50m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | S 6 | S 7 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 |
769 | 532 | 490 | 455 | 192 | 197 | 184 | 154 | 120 | 121 | 111 | 109 | 83 | 103 | 94 | 56 | 94 | 21 | 13 | 579 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
16 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 16 | 44 | 73 | 34 | 26 | 92 | 122 | 42 | 38 | 17 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | SW 11 | S 16 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | S 18 | SSE 9 |
25 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 83 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 61 | 99 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 127 | 102 | 138 | 86 | — | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | S 4 | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 5 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — |
— | — | — | 11 | 63 | — | 34 | — | — | 25 | — | 15 | 77 | 121 | — | 2 | 32 | 281 | 434 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 656 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 376 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 247 | 87 |
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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.











