
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E swell.
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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Warner Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag and we've got a dry spell to get through first. There’s no real action for the first several days. The conditions are messy with onshore breezes and choppy surf, and it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re staring at a gap of no decent waves from now until around Sunday the 13th.
Sunday the 13th might just bait you in. We're looking at a 5ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is light cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate but the conditions are only marginal. It’s a maybe, but don't expect much. Monday the 14th gets raw with a strong cross-shore wind cranking up to 28 mph, and the swell balloons to 10ft to 13ft. That’s too big and messy for a good paddle session – honestly, it looks more like a kite day with that kind of wind and size.
The surf continues to struggle through the week with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. A couple of days like Tuesday the 15th offer a cleaner look with a light onshore breeze and a 7ft E swell, but the verdict is still marginal.
Now, if you’re patient, there is one standout that could make the wait worth it.
Friday the 18th afternoon is the best on offer. Swell drops to around 4ft, but it’s coming from the SSE. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and the conditions are described as clean. The wave energy is moderate, but that clean surface will make for some good rides. Warner Beach is exposed to the E, but this SSW pulse has the juice to shape up nicely under clean skies. This is your window. The break is fairly consistent and a light crowd is possible.
Looking further ahead to Sunday the 20th, it gets interesting again. We get a big, long-period swell from the S with a period of 21 seconds and strong wave energy. The swell is around 3ft. That kind of groundswell will offer beautiful, powerful lines, but with a period that long, the sets will be spaced out and it might close out a bit on a beach break like Warner. Still, if the wind stays light, it’s a promising prospect for a late surf. By Monday the 21st, that swell drops to 3ft with a 14 second period, and light cross-onshore breeze keeps it marginal.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to stress about a wetsuit if you're used to local conditions.
Beyond that, the second week sees a lot of windy chaos and lumpy surf, with only the occasional marginal chance. The Saturday the 26th has a moderate 4ft S swell with a 14 second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, making for a chop.
Stay tuned, forecasts might change, but for now, pencil in Friday the 18th afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
358 | 199 | 217 | 160 | 125 | 94 | 289 | 237 | 244 | 406 | 1023 | 2275 | 1073 | 700 | 619 | 450 | 490 | 384 | 572 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:42AM1.78m | 4:01PM1.94m | 4:12AM1.81m | 4:30PM1.95m | 4:41AM1.80m | 4:57PM1.90m | 5:07AM1.75m | 5:23PM1.81m | 5:33AM1.65m | 5:48PM1.68m | 5:58AM1.53m | 6:12PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.06m | 9:46AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.01m | 10:15AM-0.06m | 10:37PM0.01m | 10:43AM-0.04m | 11:04PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:30PM0.13m | 11:36AM0.14m | 11:55PM0.24m | 12:01PM0.28m | 00:20AM0.37m | ||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
358 | 199 | 217 | 160 | 125 | 94 | 199 | 230 | 146 | 49 | 41 | 48 | 1073 | 700 | 619 | 450 | 490 | 384 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 5 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
11 | 58 | 48 | 16 | 9 | 64 | 85 | 66 | 37 | 138 | 7 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SSW 17 | — | S 18 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | S 16 | SW 15 | — | S 13 |
30 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 169 | 168 | — | 24 | — | 154 | 28 | — | 5 | 8 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 8 |
— | 66 | 37 | — | — | 7 | 289 | 237 | 244 | 406 | 1023 | 2275 | 602 | — | — | — | — | 220 | 572 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 209 | 256 | 0 | 27 | 868 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 659 | 394 | 49 | 182 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 881 | 209 |
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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.
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