Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaolins this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kaolins in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. 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 (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve looked over the cards for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The numbers are small, and the conditions are messy. There’s no real standout on the horizon, so we’re looking at a long dry spell.
We start off with a real dud. Monday morning, July 13th, we’ve got a tiny 0.7ft swell from the south, with a short period of 5 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NE at 19 mph, which is clean, but the wave energy is basically nothing – just 4 on the scale. The water is a warm 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. The surf is just plain poor.
This flat, weak pattern sticks around for a long time. From July 13th all the way through to the morning of July 27th, there’s nothing worth a paddle. That’s a solid two-week gap of tiny, weak surf and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. Even when the wind is offshore, like on the 20th, the swell is only 0.7ft. It’s frustrating.
The only glimmer of something happens later on. On Monday, July 27th, we finally see a little bump in energy. The swell picks up to 4ft from the west with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 175, which is still only moderate. The problem is the wind is a cross-onshore from the W at 9 mph, making it choppy. It’s not good surf, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen. Tuesday the 28th afternoon sees a similar energy reading (171) with a 3ft swell from the WNW, but again, it’s onshore and messy.
For the spot itself, Kaolins is a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, but the direction is mostly from the west and southwest, which is not its optimum. The crowds are only a sometimes thing, so that’s one small positive, but with the lack of quality, it won’t matter.
Honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a fix, the morning of the 27th is the only window with any size, but it’s going to be a choppy, frustrating mess. For everyone else, this is a good time to check the forecast again in a few days. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 11 | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 2 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:43PM4.10m | 5:15AM4.00m | 5:35PM4.32m | 6:04AM4.10m | 6:23PM4.46m | 6:51AM4.12m | 7:10PM4.47m | 7:36AM4.05m | 7:54PM4.37m | 8:20AM3.90m | 8:38PM4.15m | 9:03AM3.70m | 9:21PM3.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.42m | 10:57PM0.17m | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:49PM-0.01m | 12:06PM0.10m | 00:39AM-0.10m | 12:53PM0.05m | 1:26AM-0.08m | 1:39PM0.10m | 2:12AM0.05m | 2:25PM0.25m | 2:57AM0.27m | 3:11PM0.47m | 3:43AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 7 | — | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | W 7 | WNW 4 | SW 7 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | SE 5 | W 13 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 8 | — | S 18 | W 8 | W 7 | S 16 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | NW 4 | — | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | WSW 6 | N 2 | — | WSW 7 | NW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | NE 2 | E 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 33 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 18 | 7 | 22 | 25 | — | — | 11 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 501 | 0 | 130 | 307 | 4 | 307 | 547 | 297 | 307 | 281 | 0 | 570 | 582 | 690 | 782 | 104 | 627 | 773 | 921 | 426 |
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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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