Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,039 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with NE 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 (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Warner Beach for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are a total write-off with choppy, onshore winds and messy cross-shore stuff. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are garbage, and the weekend isn’t much better even with a bit of size. There’s a gap of about four days before we see anything worth getting wet for.
The first real sign of life pops up on Wednesday the 29th of July. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the south with a solid 11-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1893. The wind is a light cross-onshore in the morning, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the first time the numbers look good. It’s a bit messy for the experts, but for the intermediate surfer, it’s a window.
Now, the absolute standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 1st of August. That morning is the one. The swell is a clean 7ft from the ESE, and it’s glassy. The wind is a complete non-factor, a slight air from the ENE. The combined wave energy is a healthy 690. This is the kind of morning where you’re looking at clean, lined-up waves with no wind to fight. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, this is the session to circle. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The following Wednesday, the 5th of August, also has a promising afternoon session. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy again with a light NNW breeze, and the combined energy is 832. The swell direction is from the ENE with a shorter period of 7 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell, but if it’s glassy, it’s still worth a paddle.
After that, things get windier and lumpy again through the second week. The morning of the 7th of August has a 5ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and light cross-shore wind, but it’s not a clear standout. The energy is moderate at 535, and it’s a bit of a gamble.
So, the bottom line: if you’re waiting for the best of the best, get on the water Saturday morning the 1st of August. That’s the one that’s gonna stick in your memory. The rest of the window is a mix of waiting, hoping, and dealing with the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 263 | 167 | 304 | 179 | 1896 | 1985 | 530 | 495 | 551 | 378 | 255 | 148 | 203 | 128 | 57 | 115 | 127 | 147 | 1264 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:36PM1.23m | 10:15AM1.07m | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:21PM1.07m | 00:56AM1.19m | 1:43PM1.16m | 1:58AM1.29m | 2:31PM1.28m | 2:41AM1.40m | 3:07PM1.40m | 3:15AM1.51m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:45AM1.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:04AM0.70m | 4:19PM0.71m | 5:55AM0.71m | 6:18PM0.72m | 7:26AM0.63m | 7:40PM0.63m | 8:18AM0.52m | 8:29PM0.52m | 8:55AM0.40m | 9:05PM0.42m | 9:26AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 136 | 77 | 304 | 106 | 60 | 43 | 530 | 495 | 551 | 378 | 255 | 148 | 103 | 70 | 57 | 115 | 127 | 143 | 507 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 6 | S 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | S 6 | SSW 16 | S 19 |
| kJ | 236 | 167 | 164 | 10 | 9 | 125 | 269 | 123 | 126 | 118 | 141 | 137 | 69 | 53 | 48 | 19 | 18 | 147 | 1264 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | E 9 | — | E 11 | SE 11 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 68 | 71 | 41 | 6 | — | 2 | 40 | 63 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 103 | 49 | 44 | 25 | 34 | 47 | 39 | 179 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 263 | 21 | — | 179 | 1896 | 1985 | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 83 | 203 | 128 | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 109 | 25 | 382 | 656 | 667 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 667 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 19 | 0 |
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