Surf Forecasts:
Kanon surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kanon this week:
The surf forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kanon in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 149 | 116 | 139 | 198 | 147 | 121 | 127 | 140 | 281 | 246 | 944 | 703 | 467 | 380 | 174 | 817 | 962 | 538 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:24AM1.21m | 1:05PM1.31m | 1:10AM1.37m | 1:35PM1.50m | 1:42AM1.53m | 2:02PM1.68m | 2:11AM1.68m | 2:28PM1.84m | 2:40AM1.80m | 2:55PM1.98m | 3:09AM1.90m | 3:23PM2.08m | 3:39AM1.95m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:51AM0.74m | 7:15PM0.72m | 7:24AM0.57m | 7:45PM0.55m | 7:51AM0.41m | 8:12PM0.38m | 8:17AM0.27m | 8:39PM0.22m | 8:44AM0.15m | 9:07PM0.10m | 9:11AM0.06m | 9:36PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:25 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 19 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | S 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 190 | 149 | 114 | 139 | 154 | 143 | 117 | 127 | 140 | 35 | 180 | 944 | 499 | 237 | 380 | 79 | 817 | 962 | 538 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 49 | 70 | 75 | 84 | 198 | 147 | 121 | 78 | 56 | 19 | 246 | 43 | 703 | 467 | 168 | 174 | 43 | 29 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | SW 3 | S 9 | S 9 | E 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 120 | 120 | 15 | 8 | 44 | 36 | 18 | 53 | 21 | — | — | 4 | 40 | 60 | 29 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 116 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 281 | 184 | 516 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 85 | 284 | 85 | 48 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 85 | 284 | 85 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 |
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Information about the Kanon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kanon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kanon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kanon 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 (Kanon) 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 Kanon 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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