Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warner Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again, checking in on Warner Beach for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow burn, so don’t expect much early on.
Right off the bat, we have a long stretch with no good surf. From the end of August through the first days of September, it’s all poor conditions – small swell and bad wind. Leave the board and grab a coffee.
The first real chance comes Thursday morning, September 3rd. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NNE at 19 mph, keeping things clean, and we get a 4 ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds. Wave energy is weak to moderate (293). It’s rideable but not epic. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft (ENE, 8 seconds), with strong energy (797) and clean wind, but that much short-period swell is tricky. It might be better for a kite than a paddle board for most.
The standout session is Saturday, September 5th. The swell holds at 8 ft, from the SE, with a 9-second period, and the energy is massive – 1539 in the morning and 1959 in the afternoon. The wind goes super light, almost glassy, with a slight breeze from the S at 3 mph and then light from the ENE later. This is the cleanest window of the whole forecast. It’s solid, but not crazy big, good for intermediates. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday the 6th still has some size but the wind gets messy. The following week drops back into small, choppy surf with onshore winds. There’s a clean spell on Wednesday morning, September 9th, with a 8 ft ENE swell and offshore wind, but the energy (1290) doesn’t last, and the wind turns ugly later.
The second week fizzles out. By September 15th, the swell drops to barely 2 ft, and a strong breeze from the SSW at 25 mph ruins any chances.
Best bet: Saturday morning, September 5th at Warner Beach. 8 ft SE swell, light winds, and the cleanest, most promising conditions of the whole period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 21 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
266 | 196 | 157 | 143 | 161 | 163 | 350 | 406 | 188 | 722 | 512 | 1073 | 3579 | 2637 | 1202 | 1040 | 449 | 764 | 857 | 2023 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.87m | 5:42AM1.70m | 6:02PM1.78m | 6:13AM1.59m | 6:35PM1.65m | 6:48AM1.45m | 7:14PM1.47m | 7:32AM1.27m | 8:12PM1.27m | 8:57AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.14m | 12:11PM1.12m | 00:53AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:46AM0.06m | 00:12AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:47AM0.32m | 12:55PM0.34m | 1:30AM0.48m | 1:43PM0.53m | 2:41AM0.66m | 3:22PM0.71m | 5:26AM0.71m | 6:26PM0.67m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 21 | S 17 |
266 | 196 | 157 | 143 | 161 | 163 | 96 | 406 | 102 | 75 | 315 | 103 | 59 | 2331 | 1202 | 727 | 363 | 183 | 857 | 2023 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | E 8 | S 6 | — | — | S 16 | NE 8 | S 17 | S 15 | E 8 | E 10 | S 14 | E 9 | — |
41 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 38 | 123 | 350 | 52 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 28 | 23 | 112 | 142 | 340 | 37 | 140 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 12 | S 19 | SSW 16 | — |
11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 129 | 54 | 28 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 54 | 225 | 50 | 46 | 30 | 406 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | SE 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
— | — | 5 | 48 | — | 21 | 33 | 65 | 188 | 722 | 512 | 1073 | 3579 | 2637 | — | 1040 | 449 | 764 | 662 | 816 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 184 | 25 | 0 | 190 | 375 | 190 | 1448 | 2633 | 808 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 238 |
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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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