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Warner Beach Surf Forecast
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Warner Beach surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 21 Jan 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warner Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jan) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 78 | 85 | 384 | 419 | 233 | 587 | 555 | 1071 | 855 | 575 | 473 | 430 | 380 | 388 | 423 | 339 | 375 | 327 | 392 | 400 | 334 | 514 | 569 | 738 | 1161 | 1457 | 1340 | 1230 | 1608 | 1102 | 800 | 784 | 634 | 573 | 633 | 394 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:53PM 1.23 | 8:31AM 1.28 | 8:43PM 1.11 | 9:40AM 1.18 | 10:32PM 1.02 | 11:48AM 1.15 | 12:58AM 1.07 | 1:23PM 1.24 | 2:05AM 1.20 | 2:17PM 1.38 | 2:47AM 1.36 | 2:57PM 1.53 | 3:23AM 1.52 | 3:32PM 1.65 | 3:56AM 1.67 | 4:06PM 1.75 | 4:30AM 1.79 | 4:39PM 1.81 | 5:03AM 1.87 | 5:12PM 1.82 | 5:37AM 1.91 | 5:46PM 1.78 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:01PM 0.58 | 2:04AM 0.54 | 2:52PM 0.68 | 2:56AM 0.66 | 4:23PM 0.75 | 4:41AM 0.75 | 6:37PM 0.71 | 6:50AM 0.70 | 7:52PM 0.58 | 7:59AM 0.57 | 8:36PM 0.43 | 8:44AM 0.43 | 9:12PM 0.28 | 9:22AM 0.29 | 9:44PM 0.14 | 9:58AM 0.17 | 10:16PM 0.03 | 10:33AM 0.09 | 10:48PM -0.04 | 11:08AM 0.05 | 11:20PM -0.06 | 11:43AM 0.06 | 11:53PM -0.04 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:13 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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