Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer at Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this forecast is a rough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions starting now. The sea is running a bit warmer than average for this time of year at 71°, but that’s about the only good news. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday and Thursday have cross-shore and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things, with swell energy weak to moderate (211 to 691). The swell is mostly short period, just not doing anything special. Friday morning might offer a glimmer of hope with a 4ft S swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is light and cross, and the surf is only marginal. It’s a long gap before we see anything worth getting excited about.
Honestly, nothing really stands out as a solid option until the following Monday, the 28th of August. That morning we’ve got a 5ft NE swell, period around 8 seconds, and a gentle cross-shore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. The swell energy is moderate (657), and the wind keeps things reasonably clean. It’s still only marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. The 29th looks like a step back with strong cross-onshore winds, so that’s a no-go.
The real standout, if you can wait, is Monday the 31st of August. The afternoon session brings a solid 8ft ENE swell, period at 8 seconds—that’s a chunky, powerful swell with strong energy (879). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NE at 9 mph, which is about as good as it gets for this break. The optimum swell direction for Warner Beach is ESE, and this ENE swell is close enough to light it up nicely. The size is getting up there, so this one is for the experienced crew—beginners should sit this one out. The break is exposed and fairly consistent, and crowds are possible, but that’s the price of a good session.
After that, the first few days of September slip back into poor or marginal form with weaker E swells and less favorable winds. The 2nd of September morning has a 4ft E swell with a light onshore breeze—maybe worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s nothing special.
So, bottom line: if you’re patient, the 31st of August afternoon is your best shot. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for some half-decent waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 16 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 234 | 523 | 473 | 758 | 521 | 295 | 151 | 109 | 826 | 1698 | 844 | 260 | 273 | 244 | 124 | 102 | 273 | 347 | 859 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:26PM1.36m | 7:34AM1.20m | 8:02PM1.20m | 8:21AM1.05m | 9:30PM1.05m | 12:09PM0.98m | 00:56AM1.09m | 1:47PM1.12m | 1:55AM1.24m | 2:24PM1.29m | 2:29AM1.39m | 2:52PM1.45m | 2:58AM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.57m | 1:43PM0.60m | 2:24AM0.71m | 2:38PM0.76m | 4:48AM0.81m | 6:12PM0.82m | 7:31AM0.70m | 7:46PM0.68m | 8:12AM0.54m | 8:23PM0.53m | 8:40AM0.39m | 8:53PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 |
| kJ | 89 | 150 | 49 | 313 | 758 | 521 | 295 | 151 | 109 | 84 | 18 | 449 | 260 | 273 | 244 | 124 | 84 | 273 | 347 | 859 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | E 8 | S 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | S 16 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | S 18 | E 9 |
| kJ | 118 | — | 73 | 34 | 106 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 41 | 186 | — | 61 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 113 | 102 | 59 | 322 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | — | SSW 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 62 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | — | 6 | 49 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | S 16 | S 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 234 | 523 | 473 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 97 | 826 | 1698 | 844 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 87 | 247 | 101 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 830 | 256 | 209 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 27 | 0 |
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