Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,919 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Warner Beach.
We’re looking at a pretty grim start to the outlook period. The next few days are a write-off with strong, messy winds and lumpy, poor surf. Friday the 24th of July and Saturday the 25th are a total no-go, and that poor quality hangs around through Sunday and into the early part of the week. Honestly, it’s not until the following weekend that we start to see any real hope.
The first real glimmer shows up on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has a clean look with light west winds and a solid 8ft ESE groundswell. The period is a juicy 12 seconds, packing moderate to strong energy (1672). This is one for the experienced crew though – that size is pushing into expert-only territory, especially at an exposed beach setup. The afternoon backs off a touch but stays clean-ish with a cross-off breeze.
Then Sunday the 2nd of August offers a bit more of a manageable size, with 6ft to 6ft ESE swell and clean conditions thanks to a light NNE breeze. The energy is still decent (over 800), and it’s a much more approachable option for intermediates.
The standout of the whole run, though, is Monday the 3rd of August morning. The forecast is showing glassy conditions with a 5ft ESE swell, and the energy is moderate (558). For a morning of smooth, clean lines with no wind, that’s the pick of the bunch. It’s the kind of session you’ll be smiling about at breakfast. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, the wind turns onshore again and the quality drops off through the rest of the first week of August. The second week is pretty quiet. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 5th morning with a clean 5ft ESE swell, but the wind is moderate and the energy is on the lower side. The rest of the week is mostly small, messy, and blown out, with a cross-shore wind that’s better suited for a kite than a paddle board.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a wash, but the window from Saturday the 1st of August through Monday the 3rd of August is your best bet. The Monday morning glass-off is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 1919 | 1080 | 432 | 528 | 574 | 501 | 335 | 206 | 82 | 157 | 64 | 212 | 187 | 368 | 643 | 711 | 705 | 618 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:17 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 106 | 60 | 43 | 432 | 528 | 574 | 501 | 335 | 206 | 82 | 72 | 29 | 78 | 59 | 79 | 300 | 711 | 443 | 618 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 106 | 9 | 125 | 269 | 123 | 125 | 118 | 184 | 181 | 73 | 24 | 21 | 51 | 104 | 149 | 81 | 79 | 85 | 189 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | E 10 | SE 11 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 2 | 40 | 63 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 75 | 26 | 63 | 51 | 53 | — | — | — | — | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | 102 | 1919 | 1080 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 28 | 202 | 157 | 64 | 212 | 187 | 368 | 643 | 629 | 705 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 382 | 656 | 301 | 0 | 25 | 184 | 0 | 27 | 659 | 190 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 376 | 25 | 686 | 1220 | 19 |
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