
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 1,989 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Warner Beach, and I’m not gonna lie – it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next two weeks. There’s no real standout day that’s gonna have us all calling in sick, but we do get a couple of windows that are worth paddling out for if you’re keen. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
We start off on Thursday morning, the 9th of July, but it’s pretty ordinary. You’ve got a 5 ft SSW swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds and cross-on, so it’s choppy and messy. The energy’s moderate (509). Not worth suiting up for.
Friday the 10th of July sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 7 ft S swell, long-period at 15 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s still cross-on with a light breeze. The combined energy is strong (2027). The swell’s over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit much for beginners, but the long period means it’ll be better shaped. Just a heads up, that long period can make a beach break like this close out a bit straight. The afternoon drops a touch to 7 ft with the same 15-second period, but the wind picks up and makes it choppier. Not ideal.
Saturday the 11th of July is a step down to 5 ft S swell, period dropping to 13 seconds, still cross-on in the morning. The energy is moderate (759). The afternoon looks better with a glassy, onshore wind from the SE, but the swell’s only 5 ft and the period is down to 12 seconds. It’s marginal.
Sunday the 12th of July has a morning of poor conditions, but the afternoon is the first real highlight. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 4 ft from the S at 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (401). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. This is the best bet of the first week.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th of July are both scrappy with small, weak ENE windswell and cross-shore winds. Not worth a mention.
Wednesday the 15th of July is another small window. The morning has a 5 ft ESE swell at 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (430). The afternoon is a bit bigger at 6 ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. Still, it’s clean. It’s small and inconsistent, but it’s rideable.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 16th of July through to Sunday the 19th, it’s a mess of strong winds, lumpy seas, and poor conditions. On the 19th, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the NE, but it’s short-period windswell (7 seconds) and the wind is strong. Avoid it.
Now, here’s the long-range tease. Monday the 20th of July morning has a solid 10 ft NE swell, energy is strong (1455), but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, if you can handle the size and the 8-second period. The wind is cross-shore.
Tuesday the 21st of July morning is similar – 10 ft NE swell at 9 seconds, energy is very strong (2384), and again, too big for the break. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, still big, but the wind goes light and cross-shore. It’s a maybe if you’re an expert.
The 22nd and 23rd of July are repeats of the same story: 10 ft+ swells, too big for the break, with moderate energy. Friday the 24th of July morning has a massive 12 ft ENE swell, the strongest energy of the whole run (3179), and it’s clean with a cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s way too big for Warner Beach. Only for the most experienced.
So, overall, don’t get your hopes up for a classic. The best on offer is Sunday the 12th of July afternoon for a small, glassy session, and maybe Wednesday the 15th of July morning for a clean but small wave. Everything else is either too messy, too windy, or too big for the spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 6 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 220 | 765 | 683 | 1989 | 1709 | 1172 | 736 | 692 | 643 | 409 | 327 | 153 | 170 | 191 | 259 | 157 | 221 | 397 | 391 | 586 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:58PM1.71m | 4:14AM1.75m | 4:41PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:44AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.14m | 10:25AM0.04m | ||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
5:09 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
36 | 93 | 765 | 683 | 1989 | 1709 | 1172 | 736 | 692 | 643 | 409 | 327 | 92 | 128 | 57 | 259 | 157 | 221 | 397 | 391 | 586 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 15 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | E 8 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
43 | 161 | 40 | 39 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 74 | 71 | 82 | 155 | 116 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 50 | 31 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
13 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 19 | — | 3 | 121 | 66 | 96 | 117 | 58 | 72 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
31 | 220 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | 153 | 170 | 191 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 301 | 8 | 19 | 184 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
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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.











