
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Kaolins over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough run. We're looking at a long stretch of weak, poor-quality surf that's going to test your patience. The first recommendation for a surf doesn't actually come until Wednesday, August 14th, and even then it's a real struggle. There's a solid gap of about a week up front where you're better off finding something else to do.
The first faint glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 14th. We're talking about a small 3ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is a modest 177 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light NNE breeze, which is a cross-offshore wind, meaning the waves will be clean. It's surfable, but it's tiny and conditions are just ordinary. Don't get your hopes up.
Then we get a bit of a tease. On the morning of Thursday, August 15th, the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the east at 5 km/h. The swell drops back to 2ft from the west, and the energy is a weak 50. It will look clean, but there's just not enough push to have a decent wave.
The next real standout, and I mean the only one you should circle on the calendar, is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 399 (moderate wave energy). This is the biggest swell of the whole run. The wind is a light 10 km/h from the north, which is a cross-offshore breeze, meaning clean, lined-up waves. For a reef break like Kaolins, which is fairly exposed to southwest swells, a WNW swell is a bit off its optimum, and the period is short, so it won't have the real grunt of a groundswell. But it's the only session where the forecast says "expect good surf conditions". The water temp is about 66°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, being only 0.9°F above average.
Now, the morning of Monday, August 22nd, we see a bigger swell – 6ft from the WSW with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 674 (strong wave energy). That sounds promising, but it's a total write-off. The wind is howling from the west at 35 km/h, which is a strong cross-onshore wind. The forecast says "strong cross-onshore and messy". That's not surfable for a paddle board; it's more of a kite session if you're keen.
So, the bottom line is this: the one and only standout is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th at Kaolins. It's a reef break, so it can be inconsistent, and crowds are possible sometimes. Get out there early for a clean, small-to-medium wave. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both. A blank run like this isn't too unusual for the area, but it doesn't often stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 82 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 78 | 81 | 90 | 86 | 111 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:53AM4.14m | 6:10PM4.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:51AM0.01m | 00:21AM-0.17m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 12 | WSW 10 |
18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 32 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 78 | 81 | 90 | 86 | 12 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | W 14 | — | WNW 11 |
3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | WSW 9 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | W 3 | NW 4 | — | WSW 9 | NE 3 |
1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 82 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 111 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 602 | 350 | 95 | 65 | 50 | 50 | 297 | 50 | 50 | 297 | 50 | 95 | 479 | 8 | 50 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 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).
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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