Warner Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warner Beach sea temperature is
21.8° C
0.0° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,920 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 14th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Warner Beach is the only spot in the mix for the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down. The forecast doesn’t start with much to get excited about – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 14th has some 7ft swell from the east with a 10-second period and moderate energy (927), but it’s cross-shore and the report says marginal surf. Nothing to rush for. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 6ft east swell but cross-onshore winds and small ripples. Not worth your time.

Thursday the 16th is the first real highlight. The morning is an absolute gem – glassy conditions, 5ft east swell at 10 seconds, and moderate energy (560). The water temperature is a pleasant 71°, right on average for this time of year. That morning glass will make it clean and fun for intermediate surfers. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get in early.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are poor – small, choppy, and with cross-onshore winds. A couple of days of nothing.

Now, Sunday the 19th – that’s where it gets interesting. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the SSE with a 13-second period, pushing strong energy (1001). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is for experienced surfers, as conditions are described as excellent. The afternoon adds a bit more size at 6ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.

Monday the 20th is a step down – 6ft swell but with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Tuesday the 21st is small and marginal.

But then Wednesday the 22nd – this is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning has a 6ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is massive (1972). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it glassy. This is serious groundswell, perfect for a point break or reef, but at a beach break like Warner Beach, that long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is a cracker. The afternoon stays clean with a 5ft south swell at 16 seconds.

Thursday the 23rd gets blown out by strong cross-onshore winds (19 mph), and it stays poor through the weekend. The 28th of July has a quick spike of 7ft south swell but with fresh cross-winds, so it’s not recommendable. After that, the surf drops off and winds stay messy.

All up, the best windows are Thursday morning the 16th for clean, fun waves, and the absolute standout is Wednesday morning the 22nd – that long-period groundswell with light offshore winds is the one to circle. The water is average temp for now, but that swell energy is a big deal. Crowds are possible at Warner Beach, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
10
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
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S
13
1.3
S
12
1.5
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.2
SE
11
1
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
861
792
716
770
736
541
458
327
279
230
198
149
326
449
767
998
843
769
614
369
245
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NNW
10
S
10
S
10
W
5
NE
5
ESE
10
NW
10
S
15
S
10
WNW
10
NE
20
NE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NE
15
SW
15
S
10
SSE
0
WSW
5
E
Wind State
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High Tide
3:58PM1.71m
4:14AM1.75m
4:41PM1.79m
4:55AM1.76m
5:22PM1.82m
5:33AM1.72m
6:01PM1.80m
6:09AM1.64m
6:39PM1.73m
6:45AM1.54m
7:16PM1.62m
7:21AM1.42m
7:54PM1.49m
8:00AM1.29m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.14m
10:25AM0.04m
10:47PM0.11m
11:04AM0.01m
11:28PM0.13m
11:41AM0.03m
00:07AM0.20m
12:16PM0.10m
00:45AM0.29m
12:52PM0.20m
1:23AM0.40m
1:28PM0.33m
2:04AM0.51m
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Temp °C
21
18
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Feels °C
18
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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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