Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaolins this week:
The surf forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 Kaolins in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Kaolins.
First up, I gotta be straight with you. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim. There’s nothing rideable for the first couple of days, and honestly, the pattern hangs on for a long time with poor conditions. From Monday the 24th right through to the start of September, every session is rated as poor surf. The westerly swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, blowing it out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
We do get a bit more swell energy around Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th, with waves pushing 5 ft to 7 ft from the SW and WSW, and the combined energy jumps into the moderate range (382 to 472). But the wind is just not your friend – it’s mainly cross-onshore, and the surf is described as choppy or lumpy. The period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just messy, wind-affected junk. For a reef break like Kaolins, that’s a no-go.
We drift into a gap with no real recommendations for days. The best window doesn’t open up until the second week of the forecast. Hold on.
There is a real glimmer of hope on Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a clean, cross-off wind from the ESE at 12 mph, with some 4 ft swell from the west, period of 10 seconds, and combined energy of 451 (moderate). The wind is coming off the land, so it should be clean. The wave state is reported as “clean.” That’s the one standout, but it’s still marginal, only a score of 1 for surf quality.
Then, Tuesday the 8th of September is the big one. The swell pumps up to 10 ft from the WSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, folks. The combined energy hits 6516, strong to very strong. Wind is light and cross-shore from the SE at 9 mph, keeping it reasonably clean. This is a heavy-duty swell, for experts only. At 10 ft on a reef, beginners stay out of the water. The period is so long that it might break a little too straight for a beach setup, but for a reef like Kaolins, that’s exactly what you want – long, powerful lines, with good gaps between sets. This is the best on offer, no question.
But remember, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not a dead cert. The break is inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day, and when it’s good, crowds are possible.
So, if you’re an expert, pencil in the 8th of September. For everyone else, keep waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 123 | 93 | 69 | 752 | 919 | 362 | 248 | 331 | 240 | 86 | 94 | 405 | 319 | 243 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:44PM3.22m | 4:08AM3.20m | 4:21PM3.50m | 4:40AM3.44m | 4:53PM3.77m | 5:10AM3.66m | 5:22PM4.00m | 5:39AM3.86m | 5:52PM4.17m | 6:09AM4.00m | 6:22PM4.28m | 6:39AM4.08m | 6:53PM4.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11AM1.29m | 9:44PM1.09m | 9:58AM1.01m | 10:26PM0.81m | 10:37AM0.74m | 11:02PM0.54m | 11:11AM0.49m | 11:35PM0.32m | 11:44AM0.30m | 00:07AM0.16m | 12:17PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.09m | 12:50PM0.14m | 1:12AM0.10m | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 7 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 |
22 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 93 | 18 | 752 | 919 | 362 | 28 | 37 | 185 | 86 | 28 | — | 3 | 3 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | S 5 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — |
— | 2 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 41 | 22 | — | — | 4 | 20 | 59 | 33 | 14 | 74 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | W 9 | W 12 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | SE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
17 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 123 | — | 69 | — | — | — | 248 | 331 | 240 | — | 94 | 405 | 319 | 243 | 198 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 295 | 523 | 50 | 65 | 65 | 77 | 49 | 30 | 77 | 77 | 8 | 55 | 77 | 276 | 107 | 103 | 103 | 107 | 308 | 359 |
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Information about the Kaolins Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaolins provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaolins can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaolins 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 (Kaolins) 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 Kaolins 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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