Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for this stretch. We’re looking at a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks, with a real standout session finally showing up deep in the forecast.
The entire 16-day window is a write-off until the very end. From now until the 21st of August, the vibe is flat and messy. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the wave comment just keeps saying "poor surf conditions." It’s a long, painful gap with basically nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is weak, with values mostly under 100, and even the moderate energy readings in the middle of the run are paired with poor wind and conditions.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on the 21st of August. Early that Friday morning, things finally line up. The wind swings around to the north at just 3 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is a solid 5 ft, coming from the west, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 335 (moderate). That’s the best we’ve seen by a long shot. The wave comment actually says "expect good surf conditions."
Now, for the spot – Kaolins. It’s a reef break that’s rated for advanced surfers, and it’s inconsistent. But when it’s on, it’s on. This swell is right in the zone for the optimum direction from the southwest. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for the time of year. Straight up, this is the only standout of the entire forecast. Get there early on the 21st of August if you can, because the afternoon will get wrecked by strong cross-on wind.
Don’t expect much else. It’s a long wait, but that one morning looks like it’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 39 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 82 | 109 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:26AM3.37m | 10:57PM3.33m | 11:37AM3.23m | 00:22AM3.18m | 1:10PM3.23m | 2:01AM3.23m | 2:39PM3.44m | 3:21AM3.46m | 3:46PM3.77m | 4:20AM3.74m | 4:40PM4.11m | 5:09AM3.98m | 5:27PM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM1.01m | 5:34AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.11m | 6:53AM1.13m | 7:37PM1.04m | 8:12AM1.02m | 8:53PM0.80m | 9:20AM0.77m | 9:57PM0.48m | 10:17AM0.47m | 10:50PM0.17m | 11:06AM0.20m | 11:37PM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 82 | 109 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | — | WSW 9 | W 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | W 9 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | 9 | 3 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | 8 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | NNE 3 | — | W 6 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | WSW 7 | NNE 2 | — | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 2 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 479 | 103 | 325 | 680 | 503 | 130 | 77 | 50 | 50 | 302 | 29 | 50 | 479 | 55 | 50 | 479 | 50 | 0 | 55 | 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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