Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.8° C
0.1° 

Warner Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Warner Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,034 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 17th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a window of great surf coming up if you’re patient. The first few days are just warm-ups, with nothing really worth paddling out for until we hit Sunday, July 19th. That’s where the real story begins.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are pretty much a write-off. Friday morning has a small 4ft easterly swell with a cross-onshore wind that’s just making a mess of things. The energy is weak (333), and the conditions are marginal. Not worth your time. Saturday brings a drop in size to 3ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up a bit. Still, the swell is too weak to get excited about.

Now, Sunday morning, July 19th, is the standout. Warner Beach wakes up to a solid 6ft swell from the SSE, with a 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a hefty 1164, so there’s some serious push behind it. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be like a mirror. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell direction of SSE is a good match for the break’s ideal ESE, so it’s going to wrap in nicely. Expect clean, powerful lines. If you’re an intermediate, you might find it a bit on the bigger side, but it’s manageable. The crowd factor is a “sometimes” situation, so it could get a little busy, but it’s worth it.

Monday morning, July 20th, is also a strong option. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SE, still with a glassy wind. The energy is still high at 947, and the 12-second period means nice, lined-up waves. It’s a very good session for intermediates and above.

Things get a bit messy after that. Tuesday through Thursday next week see the swell dropping and the wind turning cross-onshore or cross-offshore, but the quality fades. The combined energy dips into the 400s and 500s, and the waves get chopped up. The 23rd and 24th are particularly poor, with strong winds and lumpy conditions.

Looking further out, the second week is a mixed bag but with some promise. July 25th and 26th are just blown out – strong, messy winds and cross-on conditions. Not good for a paddle. On the 27th, we get a long-period groundswell from the S, with a 4ft height and an 18-second period. The energy is huge (1446), but the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a point-break-friendly swell, so it will have good shape, but the size is small for the energy. Worth a look if you’re keen.

The 28th and 29th bring a moderate cross-onshore and a 7ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short (8 seconds), making it choppy and messy. With the size over 7ft, it’s for experts only, and the wind is not helping. The 30th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still short-period and inconsistent. The 31st and August 1st are poor, with small, weak waves and fresh winds.

So, bottom line: the best bet is the Sunday the 19th morning session. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The Monday morning is a close second.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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E
10
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10
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10
0.9
E
10
0.7
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.7
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
13
1.6
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12
1.7
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11
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14
0.6
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11
1.4
SSW
7
0.5
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11
0.9
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
279
234
192
156
170
393
1034
980
759
850
689
551
413
315
205
205
367
104
214
66
317
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
S
10
WNW
15
NNE
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
SE
10
WSW
5
NNE
15
NE
15
N
15
NNE
20
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NNW
10
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NE
20
SSW
30
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NNE
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High Tide
6:01PM1.80m
6:09AM1.64m
6:39PM1.73m
6:45AM1.54m
7:16PM1.62m
7:21AM1.42m
7:54PM1.49m
8:00AM1.29m
8:37PM1.35m
8:50AM1.16m
9:36PM1.23m
10:15AM1.07m
11:15PM1.16m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.03m
00:07AM0.20m
12:16PM0.10m
00:45AM0.29m
12:52PM0.20m
1:23AM0.40m
1:28PM0.33m
2:04AM0.51m
2:07PM0.47m
2:52AM0.62m
2:57PM0.61m
4:04AM0.70m
4:19PM0.71m
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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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