Kaolins Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.73° N 3.50° W

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kaolins sea temperature is
17.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Kaolins surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kaolins surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 64 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaolins this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kaolins in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for our little patch.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch from July 7th right through to July 22nd is looking like a real struggle. We’ve got a long, dry spell with no proper surf to speak of. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up for quite a while, and even then, it’s nothing to get excited about. The whole period is filled with “poor surf conditions” across the board. We’re looking at a solid week and a half of flat, weak dribble. It’s one of those blank runs you just have to sit through.

There is a glimmer of something on the horizon, but you gotta be patient. The one and only break worth a mention is Kaolins, a tricky reef setup for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent. It's fairly exposed to the swell, but it loves a swell from the southwest.

Now, the best shot we get comes late in the game, around Friday, July 17th. On the Friday morning, we see some southwest swell starting to push in around 4 ft, with a period of 7 seconds. That combined energy jumps up to 261 (moderate wave energy), which is the most grunt we see in the whole forecast. But, and it’s a big but, Friday morning has that swell coming with a strong cross-onshore wind from the west at 12 mph, which will chop it up. Friday afternoon gets even worse with a full onshore wind from the WSW at 25 mph. That combo, for a beach-and-reef setup like this, looks far more interesting for kite surfing than for anything with a paddle. It’s going to be messy and only for the experts if the tide lines up.

Then, on Monday, July 20th, we get another pulse. The morning shows some 3 ft southwest swell (period 7 seconds, combined energy 130), but it’s accompanied by moderate rain. The afternoon picks up to 4 ft from the same direction (period 8 seconds, energy 245), but a fresh cross-shore wind from the northwest at 19 mph will leave a lumpy, cross-chop on the surface. Nothing clean.

For the rest of the time, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 0.3 ft to 2 ft scraps with weak energy, often with poor wind. The water temperature is about 64°F, which is pretty spot on for this time of year – no shocking anomalies here to warm you up.

So, the standout – if you can call it that – is the Friday, July 17th morning session at Kaolins. It’s not great, and it’s only for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle with the wind. But follow that with a decent Monday, July 20th as a secondary option. Other than that, save your petrol.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
25
22
18
46
64
64
63
41
60
57
36
21
30
27
14
15
5
7
2
1
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
WSW
15
NE
5
SE
15
W
15
NE
15
ENE
20
WSW
25
NE
10
ESE
35
NW
25
NE
20
E
10
NW
25
NE
30
ENE
20
SSE
35
ENE
30
E
25
S
0
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:10AM3.33m
10:31PM3.48m
11:07AM3.27m
11:33PM3.39m
12:15PM3.27m
00:48AM3.36m
1:30PM3.36m
2:06AM3.45m
2:43PM3.56m
3:18AM3.62m
3:47PM3.83m
4:20AM3.83m
4:43PM4.10m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.98m
5:09AM0.90m
5:32PM1.04m
6:10AM0.94m
6:40PM1.03m
7:18AM0.92m
7:51PM0.91m
8:25AM0.81m
8:59PM0.69m
9:27AM0.63m
10:01PM0.42m
10:24AM0.42m
10:57PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:13
10:12
10:12
10:10
10:09
10:09
 mm
2
3
1
Temp °C
29
30
31
28
31
33
30
35
34
32
33
28
31
35
33
29
37
35
31
31
24
Feels °C
28
26
27
26
27
29
27
34
30
30
30
23
28
33
27
23
33
30
26
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
25
25
22
18
46
64
64
63
41
60
57
36
21
30
27
14
6
5
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
7
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
8
11
1
1
1
4
10
19
9
15
7
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
1
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
NE
2
0.3
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.6
ENE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
ENE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
4
2
1
13
7
16
8
1
18
15
8
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
50
698
50
49
55
0
0
50
0
0
50
0
31
47
65
325
489
479
477
449
490
Best forecast wave conditions in Morbihan - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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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