Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up at Warner Beach.

Alright, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for us. The water temperature's sitting right around 71°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The pattern starts with a decent pulse of swell, but we're going to see some periods where it gets a bit too gnarly for the average punter.

The window opens on Friday the 3rd, but that afternoon is a write-off. A 8ft south swell with a 15 km/h cross-onshore wind makes it messy and choppy – not a great time to paddle out.

The real standout comes on Saturday the 4th of July. It's the best call of the whole forecast. We’ve got a strong 8ft swell from the SSE, packing some serious energy (2199) but the real magic is the wind. Glassy conditions, with a touch of offshore breeze. The waves have that long 12-second period too, pushing in with plenty of power. It’s a proper groundswell. Keep in mind, though, at 8ft, it's pushing into expert territory, so this isn't one for the beginners. The morning is the pick, but the afternoon holds onto that clean, glassy texture.

Sunday the 5th is still a solid option. The swell drops back to a more manageable 5ft, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE in the morning. It’s not as big or powerful, but it’ll be a super fun, clean wave for intermediates.

We hit a flat spell from about the 6th through the 8th, with tiny swell and onshore winds making things pretty quiet. Nothing worth getting wet for.

Things next start to look interesting again on Saturday the 11th of July, but there's a big caveat. We’ve got a massive 8ft south swell arriving – huge energy (3480) – with a very long 16-second period. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The wind is cross-shore and light in the morning, which is okay, but with that size and that period, it’s exclusively for experts. This kind of long-period swell can get a bit tricky at a beach break like this; it's really best for reefs or points.

The following week gets mixed again. The swell hangs around but the winds get messy, with a few cleaner pockets on the 12th and 13th of July. The 14th is a complete mess with a strong 40 km/h onshore wind – one to skip entirely. The last few days of the forecast are small and weak, with mostly cross-shore wind creating a bit of chop.

So, to wrap it up: if you're a solid surfer, your best bet is Saturday the 4th of July morning – glassy, powerful, and clean. For the big dogs, Saturday the 11th of July morning offers a huge, powerful swell, but know what you're getting into.

Stay safe, Rusty.

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