Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
0.3° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, with a look at what’s on offer down at Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The swell is pumping, but the wind is a total nightmare. We’ve got a solid 10ft southerly swell on Monday morning, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a massive 1711 (strong to very strong), but a 28 mph cross-onshore wind from the SSW is turning it into a complete mess. It’s the same story through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday—strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about average for the time of year, but that’s little comfort when the waves are a washing machine. If you’re into kite surfing, the setup on Monday and Tuesday looks far more interesting.

Thursday morning, the 13th, is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 5ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 484. More importantly, we get a light offshore wind from the west, swinging cross-offshore. The notes say “clean,” and that’s what we’re after. It’s a shallow, inconsistent window, but for a few hours you might find a fun little wave if you’re patient. The crowds are possible here, so don’t expect solitude.

The standout for the whole outlook comes on Saturday, the 15th of August. The early morning shows a 8ft swell from the east with a long period of 12 seconds—that’s groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 1608. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the northeast, which will keep the surface reasonably clean. This is a proper swell for Warner Beach, especially for more experienced surfers. The period is long enough to give you some real push, but it’s a beach break, so the long-period swell might make it a bit straight. Still, between the size and the offshore-friendly window, this is the best bet on offer right now. The afternoon on Saturday is similar, with 7ft and the same long period.

Sunday the 16th still has some size, 6ft from the east with an 11-second period, but the wind stays cross-shore and the quality drops a notch. The rest of the second week is plagued by persistent cross-shore winds, mostly from the NE, and the swell stays small and weak, with energy rarely breaking 500. The one exception is Tuesday the 25th of August, where a 4ft SSE swell with a very long period of 12 seconds rolls in, but the 18 mph cross-shore wind will ruin it.

So, the takeaway: if you can wait, the mornings of Thursday the 13th and especially Saturday the 15th are your best shots. The Saturday morning is the standout—bigger, longer period, and cleaner. The rest of the fortnight is mostly wind-affected or small.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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S
9
3.5
S
10
3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
2.4
ESE
10
2.5
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9
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9
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9
1.6
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8
1.3
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8
1.3
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10
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11
2.3
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12
2.2
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12
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11
1.8
E
11
1.8
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11
1.6
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1663
2074
1461
667
394
1037
1168
973
604
339
243
197
353
523
1087
1581
1355
994
764
736
530
Wind (km/h)
45
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
5
W
10
W
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
Wind State
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High Tide
2:26PM1.46m
2:44AM1.58m
3:11PM1.65m
3:25AM1.70m
3:50PM1.80m
4:02AM1.78m
4:26PM1.89m
4:37AM1.80m
5:00PM1.92m
5:09AM1.78m
5:32PM1.89m
5:39AM1.72m
6:02PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:11AM0.37m
8:31PM0.34m
8:56AM0.21m
9:17PM0.20m
9:35AM0.07m
9:56PM0.10m
10:09AM-0.02m
10:32PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.06m
11:06PM0.05m
11:14AM-0.04m
11:38PM0.10m
11:44AM0.03m
00:08AM0.19m
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6:35
6:33
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6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
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5:28
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
 mm
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2
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7
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Temp °C
16
16
16
16
16
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17
17
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20
17
Feels °C
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16
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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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