Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, time to talk about Kaolins. It's a reef slab for the advanced crew only, and the outlook for the next 16 days is a long, frustrating one.
Water temp is around 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal, so the wetsuit won't need to be the thickest in the quiver.
The main issue here is the wind. For almost the entire run, it's blowing from the west and southwest, which is cross-onshore for this spot. That means the surface is going to be lumpy, choppy, and just generally messy. From Wednesday the 19th of August onwards, pretty much every call is "poor surf conditions". There's a tiny window on the morning of Saturday the 22nd with a clean, light breeze, but the swell is a paltry 0.6m. Not worth getting wet for.
As we head into the week of the 26th, the swell starts to pump. By Thursday the 27th, we're looking at a solid 7ft swell from the WSW with moderate energy, but it's coupled with that same cross-onshore wind, making it a choppy, lumpy mess. Monday the 31st of August is a big one: a massive 10ft swell from the WSW (very strong wave energy) with a long period, but the fresh cross-onshore wind will make it a beast. That's strictly for the experts who like a heavy, ugly battle. Everyone else should stay well clear.
There is one sliver of hope way out. On Wednesday morning, September 2nd, we finally see an "on" wind from the SW and the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the WNW with very strong energy. The period is a nice 9 seconds. The call goes from "poor" to "marginal", which is as good as it gets. This might offer a clean, decent wave for a few hours before the afternoon winds mess it up again. That's the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a long way off and the forecasts can be shaky.
For a spot this inconsistent, a big blank run isn't unusual. The long-range models could shift, but right now, it's looking like a lot of waiting for very little reward. Unless you're a masochistic expert, leave the board in the car.
--- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 123 | 138 | 348 | 431 | 293 | 220 | 258 | 109 | 46 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:52PM3.18m | 10:15AM3.08m | 10:44PM2.88m | 11:20AM2.85m | 00:18AM2.68m | 1:21PM2.79m | 2:25AM2.74m | 2:54PM2.96m | 3:28AM2.95m | 3:44PM3.22m | 4:08AM3.20m | 4:21PM3.50m | 4:40AM3.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM1.03m | 4:27AM1.21m | 5:00PM1.33m | 5:28AM1.48m | 6:14PM1.52m | 6:48AM1.60m | 7:39PM1.53m | 8:09AM1.51m | 8:51PM1.35m | 9:11AM1.29m | 9:44PM1.09m | 9:58AM1.01m | 10:26PM0.81m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | S 14 | W 9 | W 10 | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 28 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 293 | 220 | 3 | 109 | 46 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 25 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | SE 4 | S 14 | S 13 | W 6 | W 13 | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | N 3 | N 3 | WNW 7 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 123 | 138 | 348 | 431 | — | — | 258 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 5 | — | 9 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 108 | 248 | 248 | 8 | 8 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 69 | 287 | 297 | 426 | 297 | 546 | 523 | 86 | 78 | 65 |
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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).
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