Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Warner Beach is the only spot in the mix for the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down. The forecast doesn’t start with much to get excited about – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 14th has some 7ft swell from the east with a 10-second period and moderate energy (927), but it’s cross-shore and the report says marginal surf. Nothing to rush for. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 6ft east swell but cross-onshore winds and small ripples. Not worth your time.

Thursday the 16th is the first real highlight. The morning is an absolute gem – glassy conditions, 5ft east swell at 10 seconds, and moderate energy (560). The water temperature is a pleasant 71°, right on average for this time of year. That morning glass will make it clean and fun for intermediate surfers. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get in early.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are poor – small, choppy, and with cross-onshore winds. A couple of days of nothing.

Now, Sunday the 19th – that’s where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the SSE with a 13-second period, pushing strong energy (1001). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers, as conditions are described as excellent. The afternoon adds a bit more size at 6ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.

Monday the 20th is a step down – 6ft swell but with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Tuesday the 21st is small and marginal.

But then Wednesday the 22nd – this is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning has a 6ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is massive (1972). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it glassy. This is serious groundswell, perfect for a point break or reef, but at a beach break like Warner Beach, that long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is a cracker. The afternoon stays clean with a 5ft south swell at 16 seconds.

Thursday the 23rd gets blown out by strong cross-onshore winds (19 mph), and it stays poor through the weekend. The 28th of July has a quick spike of 7ft south swell but with fresh cross-winds, so it’s not recommendable. After that, the surf drops off and winds stay messy.

All up, the best windows are Thursday morning the 16th for clean, fun waves, and the absolute standout is Wednesday morning the 22nd – that long-period groundswell with light offshore winds is the one to circle. The water is average temp for now, but that swell energy is a big deal. Crowds are possible at Warner Beach, so get there early.

Rusty.

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