Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. 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 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple weeks.
First off, we’re looking at just one spot that’s on the cards for the whole run: Kaolins. It’s a reef break that mostly wants swell from the SW to get going, and it’s inconsistent, so you need to pick your moments. The water temp is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there on the thermometer.
Truth is, the first week and a half is pretty grim. From Friday the 11th right through to Saturday the 19th, it’s a real struggle. The swell stays small – mostly around 2ft to 5ft – but the wind is almost always on it or cross-shore, and often gusty. The wave energy is weak to moderate (as low as 85 up to 787 towards the end), but the quality just isn’t there. There’s a flash of hope on Monday morning the 14th with some clean conditions and a tiny 3ft swell, but it’s very ordinary. Honestly, that whole stretch is a write-off for a proper session. The swell period is short to middling, so nothing with any real grunt.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We finally get a standout window at the end of the run. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, the afternoon session lights up. We’ve got a clean, offshore breeze from the NNE at just 3 mph, glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 3ft from the W, with a solid 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate at 479, but the winds are perfect. This is the one to target if you want clean, lined-up reef waves. It’s a bit inconsistent here, and crowds are possible, but with those offshore conditions, it’ll be worth a look.
Then, a few days later on Thursday the 24th of September, the afternoon looks promising again. Clean cross-offshore winds from the ESE at 9 mph, with a 5ft swell from the W, period of 13 seconds, and the wave energy is a strong 613. It’s expected to be good surf. That’s a big, powerful groundswell for the reef, and the conditions will be clean. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast, and with the right wind, it’s your best bet.
The rest of the days after that are very small or messy again, so don’t hold your breath. The gap of bad surf from the 11th to the 19th is a long one, but the 22nd and 24th are worth circling on the calendar.
Stay patient, keep your eyes on that offshore wind window. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 98 | 251 | 194 | 90 | 82 | 88 | 120 | 266 | 231 | 161 | 117 | 81 | 57 | 51 | 61 | 452 | 241 | 492 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:34AM4.17m | 5:48PM4.48m | 6:08AM4.24m | 6:23PM4.46m | 6:41AM4.22m | 6:56PM4.32m | 7:11AM4.12m | 7:27PM4.10m | 7:41AM3.94m | 7:57PM3.81m | 8:11AM3.70m | 8:29PM3.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM-0.07m | 11:31AM-0.02m | 11:56PM-0.15m | 12:09PM-0.09m | 00:33AM-0.12m | 12:47PM-0.03m | 1:08AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.13m | 1:43AM0.29m | 2:00PM0.39m | 2:18AM0.60m | 2:38PM0.71m | 2:55AM0.94m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | 8:37 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 |
| kJ | 98 | 251 | 194 | 90 | 82 | 88 | 120 | 266 | 231 | 161 | 117 | 81 | 57 | 51 | 22 | 247 | 241 | 246 | 274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | — | — | W 16 | WSW 15 | W 13 | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 9 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 65 | — | — | — | 5 | 42 | 81 | — | — | — | 18 | 23 | 4 | 27 | 40 | — | 151 | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SW 4 | W 5 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 44 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 61 | 452 | — | 492 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 9 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 202 | 489 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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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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