Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 08 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
25.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
0
2
2
1
3
3
0
3
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.4
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.6
S
10
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
15
1.7
S
14
2.3
S
14
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2750
1675
1027
594
281
231
147
573
523
120
169
256
425
644
1147
2127
860
723
1093
1788
1411
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SE
15
ENE
10
WNW
25
N
25
NW
5
SE
25
NE
30
NE
10
WNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNW
5
NNE
25
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
0
E
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
cross-off
on
cross
off
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:51AM1.18m
9:10PM1.17m
9:37AM1.12m
10:58PM1.23m
11:25AM1.17m
00:09AM1.37m
12:33PM1.29m
00:59AM1.53m
1:22PM1.42m
1:41AM1.68m
2:05PM1.54m
2:22AM1.80m
2:45PM1.64m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.69m
2:26PM0.62m
3:26AM0.75m
4:06PM0.64m
5:19AM0.68m
5:33PM0.57m
6:28AM0.54m
6:32PM0.45m
7:17AM0.38m
7:20PM0.32m
7:59AM0.23m
8:03PM0.20m
8:38AM0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
4
5
2
Temp °C
20
21
22
19
29
34
26
23
24
21
27
27
22
25
25
20
19
19
19
23
26
19
20
20
18
24
28
25
18
17
19
24
23
22
24
21
19
20
21
21
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.4
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.6
S
10
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
15
0.2
E
8
2.3
S
14
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
16
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
15
Energy kJ
2750
1675
1027
594
281
231
147
573
523
120
41
256
425
644
6
2127
860
723
1093
1788
1411
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
10
1
SE
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
E
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
Energy kJ
41
38
36
21
21
144
45
62
40
117
169
30
142
14
5
13
5
5
49
48
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.7
S
10
0.4
SE
13
0.1
E
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
NE
7
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
57
10
12
5
10
21
96
43
2
29
14
14
3
6
2
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NNW
3
1.1
SSE
5
0.8
ENE
8
1.4
NE
5
1.7
S
14
0.1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
4
45
9
61
80
110
1147
2
111
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1
28
27
0
215
0
1
27
305
0
0
27
0
0
184
19
0
0
0
283
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
9
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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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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