Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the Kaolins area.
To be straight with you, the next sixteen days are looking pretty flat. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and that’s just how it is. There’s nothing on the cards that’s going to get the heart pumping. The first real surf of any note doesn’t show up until the end of the month, and even then, it’s a marginal call.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is Kaolins. It’s a tricky reef setup, best for advanced crew, and it’s inconsistent. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, but the direction it loves most is from the SW. We’ll see a little bump of energy around the 26th of July, with the swell building to 5ft from the west on Sunday morning, and the period is a short 7 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 167. It’s not great, but it’s the most size we see.
The following day, Monday the 27th, has a similar story. The swell is around 4ft to 5ft from the west-northwest, with the period stretching to 9 seconds. The energy jumps up to 527, which is strong, but the wind is still a cross-shore, so expect some chop. The water temperature is a notable 69°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.
Honestly, neither of these days is what I’d call a standout. The waves are just too weak and the wind isn’t playing ball. For the rest of the period, it’s tiny, poor, and not worth chasing. The blank run is real, and it’s typical for this area when the swell just doesn’t line up.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the 27th of July gives you a few grovelly ones, but don’t expect much. I’d keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, the boards are staying in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 28 | 167 | 268 | 616 | 196 | 333 | 136 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:33AM3.25m | 10:56PM3.23m | 11:29AM3.07m | 00:00AM2.99m | 12:42PM2.96m | 1:24AM2.88m | 2:04PM2.97m | 2:43AM2.92m | 3:10PM3.10m | 3:41AM3.06m | 4:00PM3.29m | 4:24AM3.24m | 4:40PM3.50m | 5:00AM3.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM1.01m | 5:23AM1.10m | 5:51PM1.23m | 6:22AM1.29m | 6:58PM1.35m | 7:28AM1.37m | 8:08PM1.34m | 8:33AM1.33m | 9:10PM1.22m | 9:30AM1.19m | 10:02PM1.04m | 10:18AM0.99m | 10:46PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 5 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 304 | 196 | 194 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | — | SE 4 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SE 4 | — | — | W 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | SW 2 | NNE 2 | E 2 | — | NE 3 | ESE 4 | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 3 | WNW 9 | N 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | 28 | 167 | 268 | 616 | 2 | 333 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 332 | 426 | 426 | 479 | 396 | 95 | 307 | 307 | 538 | 696 | 489 | 661 | 779 | 490 | 489 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
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