
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf. Honestly, it’s a tough run for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much, but there’s one small window that could be magic for the right surfer.
The spot is Kaolins, a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. The water is a touch warmer than average for the season, around 67°.
From Saturday the 25th of July through Monday the 3rd of August, it’s a total bust. Swell is tiny, wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy readings are weak – mostly single-digit to low double-digit values (9 to 171). You’ll see a glassy morning on Thursday the 30th of July, but with only 1ft of swell and an 8-second period, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Then comes Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the WSW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 253 – that’s moderate energy, and it’s the first real sign of life. The wind? Dead calm, glassy. That’s a huge deal. The surf report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but for Kaolins, a clean 5ft WSW swell with no wind is the best thing we’ve got. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind and 4ft swell, so that Tuesday morning is your only real chance. It’s the standout. It’s an advanced, inconsistent reef, so don’t expect a crowd, but if you know the place, that’s your session.
After that, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy. A long dry spell, but that one Tuesday morning might be the only reason to wax your board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
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5 | 20 | 45 | 50 | 90 | 352 | 162 | 171 | 118 | 62 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM3.10m | 3:41AM3.06m | 4:00PM3.29m | 4:24AM3.24m | 4:40PM3.50m | 5:00AM3.42m | 5:15PM3.70m | 5:33AM3.57m | 5:47PM3.87m | 6:05AM3.69m | 6:19PM4.00m | 6:36AM3.78m | 6:50PM4.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM1.33m | 9:10PM1.22m | 9:30AM1.19m | 10:02PM1.04m | 10:18AM0.99m | 10:46PM0.83m | 10:59AM0.79m | 11:25PM0.64m | 11:36AM0.61m | 00:02AM0.49m | 12:11PM0.48m | 00:36AM0.38m | 12:45PM0.40m | 1:10AM0.33m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
5 | — | 2 | 18 | — | 184 | 162 | — | 118 | 62 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 |
2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 9 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | 6 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | — | W 9 | NE 2 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNW 4 |
4 | 20 | 45 | 50 | 90 | 352 | — | 171 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 680 | 202 | 474 | 479 | 8 | 8 | 113 | 0 | 30 | 65 | 0 | 49 | 202 | 8 | 49 | 50 | 65 | 69 | 491 | 73 |
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Information about the Kaolins Surf forecast
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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