Warrington Surf Break

Warrington Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.72° S 170.60° E

Issued: 5 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Warrington sea temperature is
10.5° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Warrington surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Warrington surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, E swell with 676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warrington this week:

The surf forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warrington in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 9th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
2.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
296
142
98
502
255
168
282
342
431
533
639
512
434
450
468
394
327
361
361
234
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
35
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
S
5
E
0
ENE
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
S
0
SE
5
SSE
5
SW
5
W
0
SW
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:51PM1.58m
7:09AM1.48m
7:36PM1.55m
7:58AM1.49m
8:26PM1.54m
8:53AM1.53m
9:21PM1.55m
9:53AM1.59m
10:21PM1.58m
10:56AM1.68m
11:22PM1.64m
11:57AM1.79m
00:21AM1.71m
Low Tide
1:17AM0.41m
1:32PM0.37m
2:03AM0.40m
2:22PM0.38m
2:52AM0.38m
3:16PM0.37m
3:44AM0.34m
4:14PM0.34m
4:38AM0.29m
5:12PM0.30m
5:34AM0.21m
6:11PM0.24m
6:31AM0.13m
heavy rain
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light rain
cloud
cloud
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light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:18
8:17
8:17
8:17
8:15
8:15
8:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:09
5:10
 mm
26
39
4
1
3
10
4
2
Temp °C
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
7
6
7
5
6
6
5
7
8
5
6
Feels °C
-1
0
-1
1
1
3
4
5
3
1
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
1
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
10
1
E
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
2.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
11
1.5
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
Energy kJ
205
196
68
33
502
255
168
282
342
431
533
639
512
434
450
468
394
327
361
361
234
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
S
13
1
SSW
16
1
S
14
0.8
S
14
1
S
18
1.1
S
16
1
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
1
S
16
1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.7
S
14
Energy kJ
56
296
142
98
294
253
113
51
123
532
416
264
606
628
482
343
246
520
501
391
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SW
10
0.5
NE
8
0.6
E
9
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
17
1
SW
16
0.2
S
22
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
7
0.2
S
21
0.7
S
18
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
69
94
35
60
232
168
148
496
36
183
44
36
308
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
7
3.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
1.1
SE
5
1.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
S
7
Energy kJ
562
2091
1441
1151
51
249
55
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
Distance (km)
242
152
200
5
0
0
0
0
200
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
20
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
5
3
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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Information about the Warrington Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Warrington provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Warrington can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warrington 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 (Warrington) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Warrington may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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