
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaolins in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next sixteen days at Kaolins are a bit of a grind. There’s nothing pumping, and you’ll be scratching for anything decent. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, but the pattern does shift a little towards the end of the first week and into the second week, offering some small windows of quality.
The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We start off with nada. Sunday the 6th is a write-off: tiny 2 ft to 2 ft west swell, messy cross-off or onshore wind, and weak energy (94 to 121). Monday the 7th sees a bit more size – 4 ft to 5 ft from the WSW – but it’s cross-on and choppy, with a combined energy of 521 to 731. That’s actually moderate to strong energy, but the wind kills it. Tuesday the 8th is similar, though the afternoon goes glassy with a light cross-shore, but the swell is only 3 ft and the period is short. Wednesday the 9th is more of the same: cross-shore breeze, small 4 ft swell, and weak energy.
Thursday morning the 10th is a brief tease – glassy conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft and the period is only 7 seconds, with combined energy of just 65. It’s clean, but you’d be lucky to find a ride.
Friday the 11th gets a bit of a bump: 6 ft from the WSW, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds, so it’s steep and junky. Onshore wind makes it poor. Saturday the 12th afternoon is the first real standout. The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, period is a short 5 seconds, but it’s glassy. The combined energy is 102 (moderate), and the conditions are “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Crowds are possible here.
Now, from Sunday the 13th through to the end of the forecast, the swell drops right off. Most days are sub-3 ft, with the occasional 2 ft to 3 ft west swell. The wind turns offshore or cross-offshore for much of this period, which is a major positive. The standout window is Sunday the 13th morning: 3 ft from the west, 11-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze (ENE, 12 mph). The combined energy is 143 (moderate), and it’s clean. This is the best on offer – small, but clean and lined up. Also worth mentioning is Tuesday the 15th afternoon: 2 ft, 12-second period, glassy conditions. The combined energy is 141 (moderate) and it’s clean. Wednesday the 16th morning is similar: 2 ft, 11-second period, gentle offshore and clean, with 183 combined energy. And Friday the 18th morning: 3 ft, 10-second period, moderate offshore, 121 combined energy.
Overall, the best surf is on Sunday the 13th morning and Tuesday the 15th afternoon. The swell is small, but the offshore and glassy winds will make it clean. For a reef break like Kaolins, the longer-period swells (11-12 seconds) will give better shape, but it’s still small. If you’re an advanced surfer, you’ll find something to work with. Beginners might be bored, but the conditions are safe.
The second week is just a series of small, clean mornings with no real size. It’s not hopeless, but it’s a waiting game. Keep an eye on the long-range, because the pattern is consistent with offshore winds, and that can change quickly.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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191 | 94 | 67 | 74 | 474 | 721 | 530 | 339 | 184 | 127 | 181 | 133 | 105 | 36 | 26 | 76 | 344 | 270 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:23AM2.99m | 1:14PM3.17m | 2:13AM3.13m | 2:43PM3.45m | 3:23AM3.43m | 3:43PM3.82m | 4:14AM3.74m | 4:30PM4.15m | 4:56AM4.00m | 5:11PM4.38m | 5:34AM4.17m | 5:48PM4.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.09m | 8:08AM1.11m | 8:51PM0.80m | 9:14AM0.79m | 9:49PM0.45m | 10:06AM0.45m | 10:36PM0.14m | 10:50AM0.17m | 11:18PM-0.07m | 11:31AM-0.02m | 11:56PM-0.15m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 5 | WSW 8 |
191 | 94 | 67 | 57 | 474 | 721 | 530 | 339 | 184 | 127 | 181 | 133 | 105 | 36 | 26 | 76 | 344 | 13 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | SW 17 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 13 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | SSW 5 | — | — |
— | — | 46 | 74 | 39 | — | — | — | — | 52 | 98 | — | 3 | 26 | 6 | 18 | 39 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | W 3 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — |
1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 75 | 270 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 30 | 65 | 8 | 9 | 113 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 202 | 55 | 0 |
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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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