Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| 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, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at what’s coming down the pipe for Warner Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first couple of days are a write-off. Sunday the 9th is small and messy with onshore winds, and Monday the 10th sees a jump in size but it’s blown out with strong cross-shore winds. Not worth paddling out.
Things start to look a little more promising from Wednesday the 12th. The wind eases off, and we’ve got a solid 6ft to 6ft east-southeast swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (combined energy 1041), and the wind is onshore but light, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s a step up. Thursday the 13th is similar with a 6ft swell from the ESE, but still a bit of a cross-on wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, if you’re holding out for the real deal, keep your eyes on Sunday the 16th. That’s the standout. We’re looking at a clean 7ft east swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. The combined energy is strong (957), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a long-period groundswell, so it might break a little straight at the beach, but with those conditions, it’s going to be quality. This is expert territory at that size, though; beginners might want to sit this one out.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are still decent, with 6ft to 5ft east swell and lighter winds, but nothing beats that Sunday window. The rest of the second week fades off with smaller, choppier conditions and stronger winds, so that Sunday is your best bet.
In summary, the first week is a struggle, but that Sunday the 16th is the real standout. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 181 | 177 | 120 | 369 | 1495 | 1256 | 748 | 422 | 422 | 241 | 465 | 611 | 618 | 486 | 378 | 256 | 326 | 320 | 442 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 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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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 181 | 177 | 120 | 60 | 45 | 45 | 574 | 89 | 168 | 219 | 465 | 611 | 618 | 486 | 378 | 256 | 326 | 320 | 442 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 15 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | 68 | 7 | 89 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 69 | 69 | 163 | 241 | 244 | 275 | 108 | 80 | 71 | 46 | 92 | 88 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | — | — | — | S 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 9 | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 78 | 39 | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | 12 | 86 | 239 | 332 | 13 | 9 | 38 | 47 | 75 | 30 | 25 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 15 | 369 | 1495 | 1256 | 748 | 422 | 422 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 182 | 183 | 836 | 533 | 209 | 19 | 881 | 1220 | 25 | 225 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 0 |
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