Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, S swell with 2,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty. Let’s hash out Warner Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a total dud. From the 7th of September right through the 13th, we’ve got a big stretch of ugly conditions. The wind is a messy cross-shore from the NE most of the time, and the swell is short-period junk. You’ll see a lot of chop and lumpy water, with the forecasts calling it poor or marginal. The energy is mostly weak to moderate, with numbers like 553 (moderate) and 706 (moderate), but it’s all poorly directed and short period. The water temp is 22°, about average for the season.
The first hint of something comes on the 10th of September (Thursday afternoon). There’s a 2.5m swell from the ENE, but it’s only 8 seconds. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NE, which is okay, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined energy jumps to 1315 (strong), but the quality is still not there.
The first real standout is on September 15th (Tuesday afternoon). The swell is a solid 3.5m from the NE, but with a period of just 8 seconds, it’s a wall of water. The combined energy hits 2834 (very strong). But here’s the deal – the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SW at 35 km/h, and the wave comment says the swell is too big for this break. This is only for the experts. For the rest of us, that’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.
The second week is mostly quiet. The 17th and 18th of September have small swell and poor cross-onshore winds. The only other date with a bit of promise is the 20th of September (Sunday afternoon). We’ve got a 2.5m ENE swell at 8 seconds, combined energy of 1104 (strong), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NE at 25 km/h. The wave comment is “clean,” which is a big plus. It’s not a classic, but for that late in the forecast, it’s the best we’ve got. Crowds are sometimes an issue here.
So, for the whole 16-day window, the standout is the 15th of September, but only for the experts. The 20th is the next best bet for a cleaner, more manageable session. The rest of the time, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2314 | 984 | 247 | 338 | 327 | 327 | 674 | 1005 | 498 | 722 | 367 | 230 | 207 | 173 | 130 | 194 | 280 | 178 | 172 | 210 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:54AM1.42m | 2:20PM1.55m | 2:35AM1.58m | 2:57PM1.73m | 3:10AM1.70m | 3:30PM1.87m | 3:42AM1.78m | 4:01PM1.94m | 4:12AM1.81m | 4:30PM1.95m | 4:41AM1.80m | 4:57PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.49m | 8:05AM0.35m | 8:29PM0.31m | 8:42AM0.18m | 9:06PM0.16m | 9:15AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.06m | 9:46AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.01m | 10:15AM-0.06m | 10:37PM0.01m | 10:43AM-0.04m | 11:04PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2314 | 984 | 247 | 266 | 164 | 121 | 90 | 606 | 42 | 562 | 367 | 230 | 207 | 173 | 130 | 194 | 280 | 178 | 169 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 9 |
| kJ | 68 | 48 | 125 | 96 | 57 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 4 | 27 | 11 | 53 | 44 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 164 | 172 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | E 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 20 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 138 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 62 | 150 | 338 | 327 | 327 | 674 | 1005 | 498 | 722 | 9 | 50 | 45 | — | 5 | 71 | — | — | — | 210 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 447 | 667 | 190 | 447 | 673 | 27 | 27 | 74 | 25 | 184 | 184 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 101 | 8 |
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