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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 pm Monday 31 Mar 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 (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 124 | 244 | 149 | 136 | 121 | 120 | 181 | 480 | 929 | 987 | 423 | 280 | 403 | 282 | 355 | 460 | 736 | 768 | 575 | 329 | 408 | 356 | 431 | 408 | 397 | 613 | 535 | 360 | 232 | 165 | 355 | 278 | 581 | 423 | 265 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21AM 1.95 | 5:37PM 1.75 | 5:55AM 1.79 | 6:11PM 1.60 | 6:30AM 1.57 | 6:49PM 1.42 | 7:08AM 1.35 | 7:37PM 1.22 | 8:05AM 1.13 | 9:46PM 1.06 | 11:28AM 1.03 | 12:49AM 1.16 | 1:14PM 1.17 | 1:43AM 1.34 | 1:56PM 1.32 | 2:16AM 1.49 | 2:27PM 1.45 | 2:43AM 1.62 | 2:54PM 1.56 | 3:07AM 1.72 | 3:19PM 1.64 | 3:31AM 1.79 | 3:43PM 1.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:06PM -0.09 | 11:31AM 0.00 | 11:40PM 0.04 | 12:05PM 0.15 | 12:16AM 0.22 | 12:40PM 0.33 | 12:55AM 0.44 | 1:22PM 0.53 | 1:48AM 0.66 | 2:35PM 0.72 | 4:32AM 0.82 | 6:06PM 0.73 | 7:17AM 0.69 | 7:24PM 0.58 | 7:59AM 0.53 | 8:00PM 0.43 | 8:28AM 0.39 | 8:29PM 0.31 | 8:52AM 0.28 | 8:54PM 0.21 | 9:16AM 0.18 | 9:18PM 0.14 | 9:39AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 8 | 7 | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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