Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk surf. The first few days are a bit of a bummer, with the wind making a mess of things. Don't expect much early on.
We're looking at Warner Beach. Water temp is 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real shot of size comes on Thursday, September 3rd, afternoon. A 10-foot swell from the ENE, but the period is a short 8 seconds. Combined energy is moderate at 1140. Problem is, it's predicted to be too big for the break, and the wind is cross-shore. This one's for the big dog crew only.
Friday, September 4th, morning brings a massive 10-foot SSW swell, with a 9-second period and strong energy at 2057. Again, too big for most, and with a strong cross-shore, it's gonna be a lumpy mess. The afternoon drops to 7 feet from the S, but still cross-shore.
September 5th is a total loss. We're talking a massive 23-foot swell from the S, with a 12-second period and a staggering 13264 combined energy. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddle surfing. The afternoon is the same story with a 21-foot swell.
September 6th is still big, with an 12-foot SE swell and a 10-second period, strong energy at 4515. Light cross-shore wind makes it a bit cleaner, but still too big. The afternoon has a 10-foot SE swell with onshore wind.
September 7th, things settle. The morning has a 3-foot S swell with a nice long 13-second period, giving moderate energy of 683. Light onshore wind though. The afternoon is smaller.
Here's the one to circle. Tuesday, September 8th, afternoon. The stars align. We've got a 6-foot swell from the SSE, with an 11-second period, producing moderate energy at 1015. The wind is glassy, dead calm. This is the session. The water will be clean, the waves will have shape. It's a bit over 5 feet, so it's for the experienced crowd, but this is the best wave of the whole forecast.
The next week has some moments, but nothing beats that Tuesday glass-off. September 11th, Friday morning, also has glassy conditions with a 7-foot ENE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it won't have the same power.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a bust, but that Tuesday afternoon on September 8th is a proper standout. Get it while it's good.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 335 | 251 | 207 | 225 | 241 | 194 | 169 | 92 | 125 | 499 | 534 | 650 | 798 | 603 | 446 | 1546 | 2767 | 1586 | 3881 | 2230 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.90m | 5:13AM1.77m | 5:32PM1.87m | 5:42AM1.70m | 6:02PM1.78m | 6:13AM1.59m | 6:35PM1.65m | 6:48AM1.45m | 7:14PM1.47m | 7:32AM1.27m | 8:12PM1.27m | 8:57AM1.10m | 10:32PM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.04m | 11:17AM-0.01m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:46AM0.06m | 00:12AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:47AM0.32m | 12:55PM0.34m | 1:30AM0.48m | 1:43PM0.53m | 2:41AM0.66m | 3:22PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 335 | 251 | 207 | 225 | 241 | 194 | 169 | 92 | 125 | 499 | 534 | 339 | 77 | 340 | 245 | 99 | 2767 | 1322 | 74 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | — | SW 12 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 24 | 46 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 37 | 125 | 96 | 71 | 143 | — | 38 | 113 | 65 | 90 | 92 | — | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 7 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 28 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 58 | 92 | 39 | 17 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 124 | 28 | 25 | 19 | — | 50 | — | — | 3 | — | 160 | 650 | 798 | 603 | 446 | 1546 | — | 1586 | 3881 | 2230 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 301 | 22 | 28 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 31 | 81 | 376 | 190 | 101 | 881 | 686 | 28 | 238 | 22 |
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