Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the outlook for Warner Beach. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for the most part, with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. There’s a solid window of clean, manageable surf to look forward to, but we’ve got to be patient.
The real story here is a major swell event that rolls in on Monday the 10th, but it’s a total mess. A strong south swell, pushing 8ft, is arriving with a short period of 9 seconds, and it’s hammered by strong cross-onshore winds. The combined wave energy is a massive 1129, but the quality is poor. That setup is going to be a washing machine for paddle surfing, but with that much power and onshore wind, it’s looking far more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional surf.
The good news arrives on Thursday the 13th. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the ESE, and the wind swings light and cross-offshore from the WSW. The water temperature is 71°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The consistency here is fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves. By Friday morning the 14th, we’re looking at a smaller, cleaner setup with 4ft from the E, a period of 10 seconds, and light cross-off winds. This is a solid, user-friendly wave.
The standout session, though, looks to be the early morning of Sunday the 16th. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the E, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare gift in this forecast, and it’ll be the cleanest the waves will be. Expect some company, though, as the crowds can be around sometimes.
After that, the wind stays messy for the rest of the outlook, with a lot of cross-shore and onshore winds, making most of the second week a write-off. There’s a late pulse from the south on the 23rd, but it’s a small 3ft swell and the wind is a fresh 22 mph, so it’s not worth getting excited about.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 87 | 154 | 459 | 102 | 118 | 806 | 1082 | 1088 | 781 | 427 | 385 | 560 | 759 | 1089 | 760 | 500 | 360 | 130 | 282 | 271 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:00PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:42AM-0.06m | 11:06PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 87 | 69 | 208 | 102 | 118 | 60 | 45 | 43 | 575 | 85 | 136 | 346 | 759 | 1089 | 760 | 500 | 360 | 130 | 282 | 271 | 266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 57 | 93 | 66 | 43 | 89 | 12 | 2 | — | 65 | 70 | 215 | 196 | 460 | 53 | 43 | 80 | 69 | 112 | 101 | 81 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SSW 11 | E 9 | SSW 12 | S 24 | S 22 | SSW 20 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 24 | 78 | 39 | 87 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 88 | 201 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 39 | 108 | 60 | 34 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 154 | 459 | 6 | 51 | 806 | 1082 | 1088 | 781 | 427 | 385 | 560 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 190 | 8 | 19 | 184 | 712 | 376 | 301 | 22 | 881 | 301 | 830 | 835 | 861 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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