Surf spot

Warner Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Warner Beach in South Africa, Hibiscous Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Hibiscous Coast
Coordinates: -30.0791, 30.8724

Metric
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Wave energy (kJ)	102	92	79	66	113	100	85	90	99	109	100	159	168	221	394	486	541	484	400	344	306	281	285	285	279	257	221	209	200	183	153	160	189	240	228	190	202	172	149	166	145	224	233	279	260	282	394	660	681	577	488	426	400	394	341	356
Wind speed (km/h)	8.5	3.3	3.6	14.2	16.6	18	13.2	16.8	17.8	15.6	23.7	33.7	44.4	40.5	36.8	29.2	6.7	5	3.4	7.8	12	12.6	3.6	6.2	6.7	6.3	1.1	12.8	19.1	21.6	12.8	10.3	8.7	6.9	28	36.2	31.6	23.9	17.8	13	8.7	5.4	5	4.8	1	1.5	5.6	22.7	26.9	20.1	16.3	22.5	36.6	27.9	18.7	18.4
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Warner Beach is a popular surf spot on South Africa’s Hibiscus Coast in KwaZulu-Natal, near Amanzimtoti and south of Durban. It’s known for being a fairly accessible beach break that can produce fun, punchy waves when the swell is right.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly a beach break
Best swell: Picks up south to southeast swells
Wind: Often works best with offshore westerly winds
Wave quality: Can range from soft and playful to fast, hollow sections during bigger swells
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on good days and weekends

What it’s like

Warner Beach is a solid local surf spot with consistent conditions compared to many other beaches in the area. It’s often suitable for intermediate surfers, though experienced surfers can also enjoy it when the waves get bigger and more powerful. The sandbanks can shift, so the takeoff spots may change with time and tides.

Things to watch out for

Strong currents and rips are common
Can be shallow and punchy on some sandbanks
Always check local conditions before paddling out
Be respectful of local surfers and beach users

Best time to surf

Small to medium swells for more manageable waves
Mid to low tide often gives better shape, depending on the sandbanks
Early mornings are often cleaner before the wind picks up