Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Warner Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag and we've got a dry spell to get through first. There’s no real action for the first several days. The conditions are messy with onshore breezes and choppy surf, and it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re staring at a gap of no decent waves from now until around Sunday the 13th.

Sunday the 13th might just bait you in. We're looking at a 5ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is light cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate but the conditions are only marginal. It’s a maybe, but don't expect much. Monday the 14th gets raw with a strong cross-shore wind cranking up to 28 mph, and the swell balloons to 10ft to 13ft. That’s too big and messy for a good paddle session – honestly, it looks more like a kite day with that kind of wind and size.

The surf continues to struggle through the week with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. A couple of days like Tuesday the 15th offer a cleaner look with a light onshore breeze and a 7ft E swell, but the verdict is still marginal.

Now, if you’re patient, there is one standout that could make the wait worth it.

Friday the 18th afternoon is the best on offer. Swell drops to around 4ft, but it’s coming from the SSE. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and the conditions are described as clean. The wave energy is moderate, but that clean surface will make for some good rides. Warner Beach is exposed to the E, but this SSW pulse has the juice to shape up nicely under clean skies. This is your window. The break is fairly consistent and a light crowd is possible.

Looking further ahead to Sunday the 20th, it gets interesting again. We get a big, long-period swell from the S with a period of 21 seconds and strong wave energy. The swell is around 3ft. That kind of groundswell will offer beautiful, powerful lines, but with a period that long, the sets will be spaced out and it might close out a bit on a beach break like Warner. Still, if the wind stays light, it’s a promising prospect for a late surf. By Monday the 21st, that swell drops to 3ft with a 14 second period, and light cross-onshore breeze keeps it marginal.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to stress about a wetsuit if you're used to local conditions.

Beyond that, the second week sees a lot of windy chaos and lumpy surf, with only the occasional marginal chance. The Saturday the 26th has a moderate 4ft S swell with a 14 second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, making for a chop.

Stay tuned, forecasts might change, but for now, pencil in Friday the 18th afternoon.

Rusty.

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