Surf Forecasts:
Warner Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, S swell with 8,825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warner Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again for the imperial crew.
Let’s not sugarcoat it – the next 16 days at Warner Beach are mostly a waiting game. Plenty of choppy, blown-out conditions early on. The first few days are a write-off with cross and cross-onshore winds.
Water temp is 69°, running about 0.9° below average, so nothing special – just your typical early-spring water.
The first real chance comes on Thursday morning, September 3rd. Wind is 25 km/h from the N blowing offshore, so the surface is clean. Swell is 3 ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds, and combined energy is 219 – a modest push for a longboard or a fun mid-length.
The clear standout of the whole outlook is Wednesday morning, September 9th. Swell at 5 ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, wind cross at 25 km/h from the NE. Energy checks in at 371, and with the break being fairly consistent, this is your best shot for a proper session. The swell direction aligns well with the break’s optimum exposure. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so try to beat the pack.
There’s a bright spot on Friday afternoon, September 11th – the only time we see glassy conditions. Wind is 5 km/h from the E, swell 3 ft from the ENE, period 10 seconds, energy 164. Not big, but silky smooth. That’s a get-in-the-water moment.
Sunday morning, September 13th brings 8 ft from the NE with a short 8-second period and strong energy (1069), but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s overcast with light rain – a messy big-wave paddle.
So here’s the take: September 3rd morning for clean small waves, September 11th afternoon for glass, and September 9th morning as your best all-round option. Most other days are poor or marginal. Don't lose faith though – forecasts can turn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | S 19 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 140 | 169 | 163 | 259 | 411 | 111 | 495 | 363 | 1156 | 2703 | 1318 | 766 | 416 | 318 | 246 | 382 | 5222 | 5160 | 2763 | 1144 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:11PM1.12m | 00:53AM1.24m | 1:34PM1.33m | 1:54AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:26AM0.71m | 6:26PM0.67m | 7:15AM0.55m | 7:44PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 157 | 140 | 169 | 163 | 119 | 411 | 111 | 75 | 274 | 65 | 48 | 1318 | 766 | 416 | 318 | 246 | 133 | 5222 | 5160 | 2763 | 1144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 13 | — | — | E 10 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 38 | 125 | 259 | 52 | 102 | — | — | 48 | 21 | 53 | 96 | 217 | 249 | 114 | 37 | 541 | 46 | 44 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 7 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 19 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 103 | 75 | 28 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 112 | 69 | 48 | 16 | 29 | 81 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 13 | 34 | — | — | 495 | 363 | 1156 | 2703 | 918 | — | — | — | 179 | 382 | 737 | — | 60 | 196 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 0 | 183 | 19 | 0 | 190 | 256 | 209 | 1448 | 2636 | 808 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 238 | 1220 | 868 | 861 | 868 | 526 |
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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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