Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with the full rundown on Warner Beach.
Right off the bat, we're lookin' at a pretty wild window here. The waves are gonna be pumping, but the wind is gonna be a real pain for a good stretch. The first few days are a write-off with the wind making everything a mess, so we gotta wait for a clean-up.
The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday, July 25th. We've got a solid 6 ft swell rollin' in from the SSE with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The energy is moderate, clocking in at 666 (units). The wind is light, a little cross-onshore, which is okay, but we're just barely getting into the "marginal" zone. It's not a standout, but it's the first thing we can paddle out for.
The action picks up a lot going into the new week. Monday, July 29th through Wednesday, July 31st is where things get interesting. We're talkin' *big* swell. On Monday, July 29th, it's an 12 ft wave from the south, with a period of 10-11 seconds, and the energy is off the charts at 2793 (units) in the morning. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is clean. But here's the thing: 12 ft is expert territory. That's a lot of water moving. The same goes for Tuesday, July 30th with a 10 ft SSE swell in the morning and a clean offshore flow (3870 units of energy). Thursday, July 31st is still solid with a 10 ft swell, but the wind turns a bit cross-on.
So, the absolute standout for the crew that can handle it is Monday, July 29th and Tuesday, July 30th. The swell is huge, the energy is massive, and the wind is finally cooperating. The water temp is 72°F, which is about 1°F warmer than normal, nothing crazy.
After that big pulse, things settle down. The first week of August drops into the 4 ft to 8 ft range, but the wind is all over the place. Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd have a clean 6 ft swell from the east, with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (around 600-700 units). That's a nice, clean, mellow window for the intermediate surfer after the big stuff passes.
The last few days of the forecast, from August 5th through the 7th, it drops right off to small, weak waves with messy wind again. Not much to get excited about.
So, in a nutshell, if you're an expert, you're looking at the 29th and 30th of July. For everyone else, aim for the 2nd and 3rd of August for the cleanest, most manageable waves. Be aware that Warner Beach can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
Stay stoked, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 167 | 164 | 161 | 1745 | 2047 | 564 | 495 | 563 | 431 | 260 | 172 | 100 | 157 | 77 | 97 | 127 | 155 | 248 | 2357 | 2653 | 2479 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.07m | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:21PM1.07m | 00:56AM1.19m | 1:43PM1.16m | 1:58AM1.29m | 2:31PM1.28m | 2:41AM1.40m | 3:07PM1.40m | 3:15AM1.51m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:45AM1.60m | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.71m | 5:55AM0.71m | 6:18PM0.72m | 7:26AM0.63m | 7:40PM0.63m | 8:18AM0.52m | 8:29PM0.52m | 8:55AM0.40m | 9:05PM0.42m | 9:26AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.32m | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 77 | 164 | 106 | 61 | 59 | 564 | 495 | 563 | 431 | 260 | 172 | 100 | 88 | 42 | 97 | 127 | 125 | 244 | 333 | 79 | 1870 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 8 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 167 | 57 | 10 | 6 | 125 | 269 | 169 | 174 | 118 | 187 | 137 | 68 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 155 | 160 | 103 | 175 | 337 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | E 9 | S 22 | — | SE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 18 | — | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 71 | 41 | 6 | 9 | — | 31 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 49 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 104 | 61 | 248 | — | 99 | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 29 | — | 161 | 1745 | 2047 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 48 | 224 | 157 | 77 | 3 | 41 | 11 | — | 2357 | 2653 | 2479 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 19 | 382 | 656 | 667 | 0 | 25 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 673 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 58 | 0 | 136 | 686 | 1 |
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