Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 May 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
24.6° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 7th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
!
0
0
!
!
!
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
1.6
NE
6
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
1.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.8
E
8
0.9
SSW
7
1.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3.5
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
5
S
12
4.5
S
12
3.5
SSE
12
4
SSE
14
3.5
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
356
232
193
114
86
174
78
80
81
405
1832
3395
3502
3563
6575
5561
3888
5711
3697
2705
1595
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
20
NE
15
N
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
20
NE
25
SW
20
SW
10
ENE
45
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
5
W
10
NNE
10
NE
10
WNW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:34PM1.63m
4:44AM1.67m
5:02PM1.57m
5:11AM1.59m
5:31PM1.50m
5:40AM1.50m
6:03PM1.40m
6:11AM1.39m
6:42PM1.30m
6:51AM1.29m
7:38PM1.21m
7:51AM1.18m
9:10PM1.17m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.13m
10:34PM0.19m
10:53AM0.18m
11:03PM0.26m
11:22AM0.25m
11:32PM0.35m
11:53AM0.34m
00:05AM0.46m
12:29PM0.44m
00:44AM0.58m
1:15PM0.54m
1:44AM0.69m
2:26PM0.62m
3:26AM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
14
1
Temp °C
24
25
23
27
28
25
24
24
21
24
21
20
22
23
19
21
21
18
21
22
20
24
23
23
25
26
24
25
25
22
19
19
12
13
14
11
16
15
16
19
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
S
12
0.7
E
5
1.5
S
9
3
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
4
S
12
4
S
12
3.5
SSE
12
4
SSE
14
3.5
SSE
13
3
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
356
232
91
82
86
174
68
75
25
405
1832
3395
1576
907
4605
4582
3888
5711
3697
2705
1595
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
S
15
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSE
5
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
S
7
0.9
E
6
0.4
SSW
12
2.1
S
12
1.2
SE
11
0.8
SSE
18
1.1
SSE
16
0.1
SW
17
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
16
38
157
114
79
29
78
10
26
63
47
1277
360
422
667
12
28
16
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.3
SE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
18
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SE
22
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
14
14
41
71
90
3
1
18
12
6
17
18
10
10
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
4
1.6
NE
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
E
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
SW
3
1
NNE
5
3
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
5
S
12
4.5
S
12
Energy kJ
9
193
39
80
81
2
53
1916
3502
3563
6575
5561
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
6
3
4
5
4
5
6
5
4
4
Distance (km)
27
27
0
27
27
0
0
70
28
28
30
55
694
836
19
656
301
1
1
667
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
4
6
6
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
7
4
4
7
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
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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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