Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Warner Beach is serving up over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a mixed bag. The first few days are poor, but the real standout is Saturday the 18th of July, with a clean, long-period groundswell that’ll have the experts grinning. Tuesday the 14th also has a good window, but it’s the weekend that’s the pick.

Monday the 13th is a total dud. Small, weak, and messy. The morning has a 3ft southerly swell with a period of 11 seconds, but it’s a light cross-shore wind and the wave energy is only moderate (407). The afternoon turns into a poor 5ft ESE swell with a short 8-second period – a cross-chop all the way. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 14th morning is the first real highlight. The swell jumps to 7ft from the ESE, with a 9-second period and clean conditions thanks to a gentle cross-offshore breeze. Wave energy is moderate (795). This is a solid, punchy wave for intermediates and above. The afternoon sees the wind shift and the quality drops.

Wednesday the 15th is a washout. 6ft to 6ft E swell, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, making it bumpy. Leave it.

Thursday the 16th morning gets a mention. The swell drops to 5ft from the E, but the wind is glassy. Glassy. That’s a major positive. Wave energy is moderate (556). It’s clean, but not a standout volume-wise.

Friday the 17th is blown out. Strong cross-onshore winds and dropping swell. No good.

Now, Saturday the 18th – this is the one. The morning is a groundswell event: 5ft from the south, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the wave energy is strong (1303). For experienced surfers, this is excellent. The long period means the waves will have plenty of power and shape, but at a beach break like Warner Beach, it might break a bit straight – still, with glassy conditions, it’ll be a session to remember. The afternoon gets messy again with a 7ft southerly swell and a cross-chop, so get on it early.

Sunday the 19th morning is still very good. 5ft south swell, period 12 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Clean. Wave energy is strong (871). Not quite as crisp as Saturday, but a solid option.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are back to marginal. Smaller swells, onshore or cross-offshore winds, and low energy. Not worth the drive.

Wednesday the 22nd morning offers a surprise: 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, glassy conditions, and wave energy is moderate (770). The period is so long it’ll be a slow, powerful set – best for a point or reef, but if you’re patient, it could be a fun, clean morning.

From Thursday the 23rd onward, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell drops to 2ft to 1.0ft, strong winds from the south and northeast, and wave energy falls to weak (95 to 242). There’s a blip on Monday the 27th with a 4ft ENE swell, but it’s got a short 6-second period and fresh cross-shore wind – lumpy and messy. Not worth it.

So, the standout is Saturday the 18th morning – glassy, groundswell, strong energy. Tuesday the 14th morning is your next best bet. The rest of the second week is a write-off.

Water temperature at Warner Beach is 71°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

Rusty.

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