
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this forecast for Kaolins is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The swell just isn't cooperating, and even when there's a tiny bump, the wind is usually working against us.
First thing to note, the water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is roughly 1° above normal – pretty much average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Now, the first week is a write-off. From Wednesday, August 12th, right through to Monday, August 17th, the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The combined energy is weak, often sitting well under 100 (like 58, 77, 86), and the swell height barely pushes past 3 ft. Wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making things choppy and unappealing. Thursday morning the 13th sees the peak of this tiny window with a 3 ft swell from the WSW, but it's coming in at only 10 seconds period and a cross-onshore wind. It's a no-go.
We then hit a real dead zone. From the 17th through the 22nd of August, the swell drops to a pathetic 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy numbers are mostly in the teens and twenties (20, 10, 22, 54). It's nothing. You're better off finding something else to do. There are a few mornings with clean conditions from a cross-off or offshore breeze (like Monday the 17th and Thursday the 20th), but with no swell to push, it's just flat, glassy water.
Saturday the 22nd even brings in a fresh breeze at 22 mph, making it lumpy and useless for surfing, though that cross-on setup might look interesting for kite surfing if you're into that.
Heading into the final week, from Sunday the 23rd of August through to Thursday the 27th, there's still no real hope. The swell remains small, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore for most of it. A couple of mornings, like the 24th and 25th, we get a clean cross-off breeze, but again, the swell just isn't there (energy is 27 and 17). It's frustrating because the conditions would be clean if there was a wave.
So, to be brutally honest, there are no standouts in this entire 16-day window. The best on offer is a fleeting moment on Thursday morning the 20th with clean conditions and a 2 ft swell from the west, but that's a micro-session at best and not worth calling a highlight. Kaolins is a reef break that is already inconsistent and rarely breaks, and this forecast confirms a long blank run. Keep an eye on the charts, because in a spot like this, it tends not to stay poor forever, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 72 | 100 | 137 | 155 | 190 | 86 | 84 | 51 | 82 | 61 | 94 | 42 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 54 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:27PM4.38m | 5:53AM4.14m | 6:10PM4.53m | 6:33AM4.20m | 6:49PM4.54m | 7:11AM4.16m | 7:27PM4.41m | 7:47AM4.04m | 8:03PM4.18m | 8:21AM3.85m | 8:38PM3.87m | 8:56AM3.61m | 9:13PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.20m | 11:37PM-0.06m | 11:51AM0.01m | 00:21AM-0.17m | 12:34PM-0.07m | 1:02AM-0.15m | 1:15PM-0.03m | 1:42AM-0.01m | 1:55PM0.13m | 2:20AM0.23m | 2:35PM0.39m | 2:59AM0.54m | 3:17PM0.70m | 3:40AM0.88m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 4 | W 8 | — | W 7 |
57 | 72 | 100 | 137 | 155 | 190 | 86 | 84 | 51 | 82 | 61 | 94 | 42 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 20 | — | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 |
1 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 36 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 14 | 2 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | SW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | NW 5 | — | W 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 7 | NNW 2 |
1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | 54 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 113 | 0 | 8 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 107 | 8 | 65 | 479 | 163 | 473 | 479 | 47 |
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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).
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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