Warner Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, with a look at what’s on offer down at Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The swell is pumping, but the wind is a total nightmare. We’ve got a solid 10ft southerly swell on Monday morning, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a massive 1711 (strong to very strong), but a 28 mph cross-onshore wind from the SSW is turning it into a complete mess. It’s the same story through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday—strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is about average for the time of year, but that’s little comfort when the waves are a washing machine. If you’re into kite surfing, the setup on Monday and Tuesday looks far more interesting.

Thursday morning, the 13th, is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 5ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 484. More importantly, we get a light offshore wind from the west, swinging cross-offshore. The notes say “clean,” and that’s what we’re after. It’s a shallow, inconsistent window, but for a few hours you might find a fun little wave if you’re patient. The crowds are possible here, so don’t expect solitude.

The standout for the whole outlook comes on Saturday, the 15th of August. The early morning shows a 8ft swell from the east with a long period of 12 seconds—that’s groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 1608. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the northeast, which will keep the surface reasonably clean. This is a proper swell for Warner Beach, especially for more experienced surfers. The period is long enough to give you some real push, but it’s a beach break, so the long-period swell might make it a bit straight. Still, between the size and the offshore-friendly window, this is the best bet on offer right now. The afternoon on Saturday is similar, with 7ft and the same long period.

Sunday the 16th still has some size, 6ft from the east with an 11-second period, but the wind stays cross-shore and the quality drops a notch. The rest of the second week is plagued by persistent cross-shore winds, mostly from the NE, and the swell stays small and weak, with energy rarely breaking 500. The one exception is Tuesday the 25th of August, where a 4ft SSE swell with a very long period of 12 seconds rolls in, but the 18 mph cross-shore wind will ruin it.

So, the takeaway: if you can wait, the mornings of Thursday the 13th and especially Saturday the 15th are your best shots. The Saturday morning is the standout—bigger, longer period, and cleaner. The rest of the fortnight is mostly wind-affected or small.

Rusty.

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