Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down this forecast.
The standout session is the morning of Wednesday, July 15th. It ain’t the biggest, but conditions will be perfect. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined wave energy is moderate at 491. It’s a great day for a long session without the crowds – though this spot can get busy sometimes, so get in early. Water temp is sitting at 72°, which is about average for this time of year.
Now, the rest of the outlook is a mixed bag.
Friday July 10th starts with a 7ft southerly swell, the biggest of the fortnight, but it’s cross-onshore with a light SSE breeze putting ripples on it. Energy is strong at 2055. Afternoon gets choppy. Not the one.
Saturday July 11th drops to 5ft from the south. The morning has some cross-chop, energy is moderate at 848. Afternoon is light cross-onshore. Still not great.
Sunday July 12th is small at 4ft with rain and wind. A write-off.
Monday July 13th into Tuesday July 14th is tiny, weak, and messy. Strong offshore wind from the NE ruins it.
Wednesday July 15th – we covered that. Best of the fortnight.
Thursday July 16th is a step down. Morning is 5ft with cross-shore light breeze, but afternoon gets moderate cross-chop.
Friday July 17th morning is glassy again with a 4ft easterly swell, but it’s small and clean. Afternoon gets ruined by a southerly change.
Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th are poor. Swell under 3ft, moderate winds. Not worth it.
Monday July 20th has 4ft from the south with a 12-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Energy moderate at 717.
Tuesday July 21st afternoon is clean with a cross-offshore wind, but only 3ft. Energy weak at 229.
Wednesday July 22nd morning is glassy with 4ft from the NE, but period is a short 6 seconds.
Thursday July 23rd brings a 6ft southerly swell with a 12-second period, but it’s onshore. Energy moderate at 877.
Friday July 24th morning is promising: 6ft from the south, 14-second period, light cross-onshore. Energy is strong at 1177. A bit lumpy, but real power. The long period means it’ll work best at a point or reef.
Saturday July 25th has 4ft from the south with a very long 15-second period. Energy strong at 1016. Light cross-onshore, decent shape.
Overall, Wednesday July 15th morning is the clear winner – clean and fun. Friday July 24th morning has the most power if you can handle the cross-onshore. Rest is average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2016 | 1860 | 1304 | 835 | 852 | 724 | 480 | 389 | 127 | 208 | 215 | 310 | 224 | 240 | 466 | 471 | 628 | 622 | 551 | 449 | 332 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:56AM1.21m | 00:35AM1.43m | 1:18PM1.31m | 1:46AM1.52m | 2:20PM1.45m | 2:42AM1.62m | 3:12PM1.59m | 3:31AM1.71m | 3:58PM1.71m | 4:14AM1.75m | 4:41PM1.79m | 4:55AM1.76m | 5:22PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.52m | 7:04AM0.46m | 7:18PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.33m | 8:23PM0.32m | 8:59AM0.21m | 9:16PM0.21m | 9:44AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.14m | 10:25AM0.04m | 10:47PM0.11m | 11:04AM0.01m | 11:28PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2016 | 1860 | 1304 | 835 | 852 | 724 | 480 | 389 | 127 | 208 | 215 | 310 | 224 | 240 | 466 | 471 | 628 | 622 | 551 | 449 | 332 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 |
| kJ | 32 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 43 | 157 | 114 | 102 | 70 | 167 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 7 | 123 | 33 | 15 | — | 52 | 50 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 376 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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