
Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what’s on the cards for Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get past the middle of the week.
The outlook starts with Tuesday, July 28th, and it’s a mess. We’ve got a 1.6 ft swell from the SSW with a super long 18-second period, but that cross-on wind from the SSW at 12 mph is ruining it. The combined energy is weak at 296, and the water’s sitting at 72.5°F, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year – a little treat if you’re hardy, but the surf is poor. The afternoon only gets worse: the swell jumps to 7.5 ft from the S, but the wind cranks up to 22 mph and it’s choppy as hell. Not worth your time.
Wednesday the 29th sees a bit of an upgrade, but it’s still marginal. The morning brings an 8.2 ft swell from the SSE, period of 9 seconds, with a light cross wind from the SW at 9 mph. There’s some cross-chop, but the energy is strong (1945). It’s a decent size, but the quality’s just not there. Afternoon is similar, 7.5 ft, still cross-shore wind, but it’s not clean. Thursday and Friday are more of the same: 7.2 ft to 8.2 ft, but winds are up and the rain showers are keeping the surface lumpy. The energy is moderate to strong (994 to 1715), but the wind is just mucking it up.
Now, Saturday morning, August 1st, is the first real glimmer. The swell drops to 5.2 ft from the SE, but we get a light cross breeze from the NE at only 3 mph. It’s a small cross wind ripple, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. The energy is moderate (795). This is a standout for the patient surfer – it’s not epic, but it’s the first time the conditions are working together. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves, but expect a few others out there since crowds are sometimes an issue.
The whole first week grinds through with similar stuff: 4.3 ft to 5.6 ft, cross winds from the NE, and marginal quality. The energy stays moderate (552 to 638). Nothing to write home about, but you can get wet.
Then we hit a big gap. From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Friday, August 7th, the surf is poor. The swell drops to 2.6 ft to 4.9 ft, the wind is onshore or cross-off, and the energy is weak (190 to 525). The only tiny exception is Thursday morning, August 6th, when we get a 3.3 ft swell from the NE with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. It’s a small wave, but it’s glassy. The energy is weak (239), so it’s a longboard or a foamy kind of day.
Now, the second week starts to get interesting, but it’s for experienced surfers only. Saturday, August 8th, the morning is a weird one: a 2.3 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, but it’s not enough to do much. The afternoon jumps to 6.6 ft from the ENE, but the wind is strong and cross-shore. Sunday the 9th cranks up: the morning has a 7.9 ft swell from the NE with a 22 mph cross-off wind, but it’s clean. The energy is strong (1185). This is a big, powerful wave, and it’s only for experts. The wind is howling, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be a bumpy, powerful session.
The real standout, though, is Monday, August 10th, through Tuesday, August 11th. This is a massive swell event. Monday morning brings a 9.8 ft swell from the SSW, with a 10-second period, and a light onshore wind. The energy is huge (2013). The forecast says it’s too big for this break – and I agree. This is a 9.8 ft+ wave, and with a period of 10 seconds, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only for absolute experts. Tuesday the 11th is even bigger: 11.5 ft from the S with a 13-second period, and the energy is off the charts (6092). The wind is light and cross-shore, but the size is just enormous. These days are the best on offer, but only if you’ve got the skill and the balls. The crowds might be lighter because of the size, but it’s a war zone out there.
The tail end of the forecast, Wednesday the
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
174 | 585 | 1350 | 955 | 821 | 549 | 759 | 993 | 1185 | 877 | 469 | 387 | 388 | 664 | 695 | 412 | 327 | 697 | 527 | 529 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:45AM1.60m | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | 4:37PM1.70m | 4:42AM1.70m | 5:05PM1.75m | 5:10AM1.71m | 5:33PM1.77m | 5:39AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.76m | 6:09AM1.63m | 6:33PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.32m | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | 10:23AM0.11m | 10:38PM0.20m | 10:50AM0.07m | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.18m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.12m | 00:42AM0.26m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
174 | 201 | 929 | 759 | 629 | 477 | 61 | 163 | 990 | 711 | 469 | 387 | 388 | 664 | 695 | 412 | 327 | 697 | 527 | 529 | 414 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
28 | 44 | 67 | 113 | 115 | 83 | 174 | 71 | 113 | 73 | 51 | 336 | 386 | 145 | 12 | 130 | 264 | 28 | 9 | 51 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 11 | SSE 14 |
41 | — | 126 | 118 | 116 | 121 | — | — | — | 54 | 33 | 16 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 24 | 9 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — |
53 | 585 | 1350 | 955 | 821 | 549 | 759 | 993 | 1185 | 877 | 228 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 881 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 256 | 376 | 19 | 25 | 870 | 0 | 2 | 830 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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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