
Surf Forecasts:
Warrington surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, ESE swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE 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 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warrington over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
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36 | 88 | 50 | 83 | 128 | 68 | 34 | 50 | 9 | 64 | 198 | 266 | 435 | 619 | 806 | 706 | 569 | 415 | 342 | 242 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:52PM1.99m | 2:13AM1.86m | 2:47PM2.04m | 3:07AM1.90m | 3:40PM2.06m | 4:00AM1.91m | 4:32PM2.03m | 4:53AM1.89m | 5:24PM1.96m | 5:46AM1.83m | 6:17PM1.87m | 6:41AM1.76m | 7:11PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.12m | 8:24AM-0.02m | 9:02PM0.08m | 9:20AM-0.06m | 9:57PM0.05m | 10:15AM-0.06m | 10:51PM0.06m | 11:10AM-0.02m | 11:44PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.05m | 00:38AM0.14m | 1:00PM0.14m | 1:32AM0.20m | ||||||||
8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | ESE 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 9 |
125 | 52 | 50 | 83 | 63 | 339 | 254 | 186 | 170 | 150 | 563 | 945 | 737 | 317 | 806 | 1420 | 1676 | 1149 | 1241 | 1045 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 14 |
25 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 83 | 68 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 64 | 198 | 266 | 435 | 619 | 130 | 706 | 569 | 415 | 342 | 242 | 363 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 9 | E 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 14 | S 14 | S 9 | — | SSE 22 | SSE 20 | — | ESE 12 |
— | — | 13 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 50 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 140 | 203 | 99 | — | 154 | 81 | — | 131 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 2 | N 3 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 3 |
36 | 88 | 1 | 1 | 128 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2212 | 1887 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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