Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Warner Beach.
For the first week, the surf is a real mixed bag. We start off with a bit of a flat spell and nothing worth paddling out for until Friday the 18th. The first real chance to get wet comes Saturday morning, the 18th – a clean 3ft out of the ENE with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The water is sitting at a normal 71°F for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The swell energy is moderate (329), and it’s a fair-consistent wave here, though crowds are sometimes a thing, so keep an eye out.
The standout of the whole window is Sunday morning, the 19th. That’s your best bet. You’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the SSE, period a solid 11 seconds, and it’s glassy from an ENE breeze. The combined energy is strong (798), and it’s a clean, glassy morning – proper surf. The swell direction is a close match to the optimum ESE, so it’s set up nicely. For intermediate surfers, this is a beauty.
Monday morning, the 20th, is also worth a mention. 5ft from the SE, 12-second period, and glassy conditions from the NE. Strong energy (906) and clean. After that, the wind picks up and the quality drops right off through the middle of the week – the 21st to the 24th are mostly chopped up, with poor surf and cross-shore breezes. There’s a gap of several days where it’s just not worth it.
Then we look to the second week. The real standout there is Tuesday morning, the 28th. That’s a long way out, but it looks promising. A 4ft swell from the S, period a very long 19 seconds, with clean offshore winds from the NNE. The combined energy is very strong (1806) – that’s a lot of power. The swell direction is off the optimum, but the long period and clean conditions should make it a quality wave. It’s one for experienced surfers, because the power is serious.
There’s also a big pulse forecast for Saturday morning, the 1st of August – 10ft from the ENE, but that’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s handled with caution.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning the 19th for clean, solid waves, and Tuesday morning the 28th for a powerful, long-period groundswell if you’re experienced. Keep your eyes on the sky, and don’t bother with the middle of the week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 156 | 170 | 387 | 807 | 787 | 878 | 993 | 910 | 672 | 461 | 363 | 293 | 224 | 228 | 167 | 110 | 82 | 336 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:09AM1.64m | 6:39PM1.73m | 6:45AM1.54m | 7:16PM1.62m | 7:21AM1.42m | 7:54PM1.49m | 8:00AM1.29m | 8:37PM1.35m | 8:50AM1.16m | 9:36PM1.23m | 10:15AM1.07m | 11:15PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.10m | 00:45AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.40m | 1:28PM0.33m | 2:04AM0.51m | 2:07PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.62m | 2:57PM0.61m | 4:04AM0.70m | 4:19PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | S 6 | S 13 |
| kJ | 192 | 156 | 156 | 387 | 807 | 787 | 878 | 993 | 910 | 672 | 461 | 363 | 105 | 224 | 228 | 67 | 110 | 66 | 336 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | SSW 10 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 165 | 110 | 170 | 118 | 92 | 151 | 102 | 47 | 75 | 15 | 19 | 90 | 293 | 53 | 57 | 167 | 33 | 82 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 9 | SSE 14 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 69 | 56 | 178 | 38 | 94 | 69 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 76 | 167 | 154 | 98 | 29 | 13 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 45 | 29 | 261 | 103 | — | 25 | 92 | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 28 | 209 |
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