Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,906 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 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 cookin’ at Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a write-off. We’re looking at a solid block of poor surf conditions from Friday the 7th right through to the end of the following week. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-shore or cross-on, and the swell is either too small, or when it does show some size, the wind just ruins it. Actually, there’s a big pulse of energy coming through on the 10th and 11th, with combined wave energy readings of 1896 and 1603, but it’s sloppy and messy with strong winds. That’s not for us, that’s kitesurfing territory.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 15th. The morning is looking like a proper standout. We’ve got a clean 8ft swell wrapping in from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the NE (6 mph). That’s a solid groundswell, and the water temp is sitting at a normal 71°F for this time of year. The energy is pumping at 1822, but because it’s a consistent 8ft, this one is for the experienced crew only. The crowds might show up, but with that size and a clean lineup, it’s worth it.
Beyond that, there’s not much to get excited about. The run of poor surf stretches on right through to the 20th. There’s a bit of a wildcard on the morning of Friday the 21st. The forecast shows an 8ft swell from the NE, but the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but with glassy conditions, you can still find a few. Again, that size is for the experienced.
The tail end of the forecast dries up with small, weak swells and more cross-shore wind. It’s a long stretch of average to poor conditions, so keep your eyes on that Saturday the 15th and maybe the 21st if you’re an experienced surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 83 | 87 | 149 | 296 | 120 | 120 | 1187 | 1850 | 1541 | 942 | 724 | 614 | 396 | 918 | 1624 | 1448 | 1365 | 1042 | 855 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:33PM1.26m | 11:43AM1.12m | 00:36AM1.30m | 1:26PM1.27m | 1:52AM1.44m | 2:26PM1.46m | 2:44AM1.58m | 3:11PM1.65m | 3:25AM1.70m | 3:50PM1.80m | 4:02AM1.78m | 4:26PM1.89m | 4:37AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.61m | 5:17AM0.65m | 5:51PM0.63m | 7:08AM0.54m | 7:30PM0.50m | 8:11AM0.37m | 8:31PM0.34m | 8:56AM0.21m | 9:17PM0.20m | 9:35AM0.07m | 9:56PM0.10m | 10:09AM-0.02m | 10:32PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 13 | 5 | — | 3 | 6 | 40 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 83 | 83 | 87 | 68 | 172 | 120 | 120 | 61 | 46 | 45 | 942 | 65 | 273 | 396 | 918 | 1624 | 1448 | 1365 | 1042 | 855 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | NE 6 | — | S 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 72 | 57 | 93 | 64 | 34 | 91 | 2 | — | 17 | 47 | 70 | 65 | 116 | 710 | 11 | 24 | 55 | 35 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | S 14 | SSW 11 | — | ESE 11 | S 10 | SW 24 | S 22 | SSW 20 | S 22 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 67 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 78 | 30 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 16 | 24 | — | 82 | 78 | 22 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 149 | 296 | 16 | 71 | 1187 | 1850 | 1541 | 520 | 724 | 614 | 320 | — | — | — | 47 | 115 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 27 | 190 | 0 | 182 | 184 | 712 | 750 | 301 | 301 | 881 | 881 | 861 | 25 | 831 | 190 | 190 | 881 | 237 |
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The above surf forecast table for Warner Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Warner Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warner Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Warner Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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