
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with WNW 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 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy conditions, and it’s going to take a while before we see anything with any real push. Don’t get too excited about the far-off horizon either, because even then, the wind looks like it’s going to mess things up.
The first real chance of a wave at Kaolins (the reef break here) doesn’t show up until Friday the 14th. Before that, from now until Thursday the 13th, it’s a write-off. We’re talking about ankle-biters, mostly under 2ft, with poor, choppy winds. There’s a bit of a clean window on the morning of Saturday the 9th, but with a swell of just 1ft and a 9-second period, there’s just nothing to ride. This is a long, flat spell, so don't bother checking the cam.
Things start to look slightly less pathetic on Friday morning the 14th. We finally get a 3ft swell out of the WSW with a 9-second period. The combined energy (140) is finally in the moderate zone, but it’s still pretty weak. The wind is offshore from the NE, which is a good sign, and it should be clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s surfable.
Saturday the 15th morning is actually our best bet in this whole forecast. The swell bumps up to a clean 3ft from the W, with that same 9-second period. The combined energy pushes up to 179, and we have a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. This is the standout window. Kaolins will be small but clean and rideable--perfect for getting a few longboard waves on a soft board. The afternoon looks like it’s going to get chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze, though, so get your session in early.
After that, we go back to small, onshore slop on Sunday the 16th. Then, Monday the 17th rolls around and we see a bump in size, with 7ft of swell, but it’s coming with strong, lumpy cross-onshore winds. The energy is strong (833), but the quality is going to be trash. It’s going to be a big, messy, wind-blown ocean. This looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. The same story continues into Tuesday the 18th, with 8ft of WSW swell and even more onshore wind, making it a big, lumpy mess. For a reef break, that's going to be a washing machine.
We’ll get a bit of a drop in size on Wednesday the 19th, but it’s still crossed up and choppy. By the end of the window, on Thursday the 20th, we’re back down to small and onshore. So, to sum it up: there's one good, clean morning on Saturday the 15th, and the previous day is worth a look. Everything else is either flat or blown out. It's a tough run.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
120 | 117 | 186 | 143 | 31 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:08PM3.77m | 9:33AM3.53m | 9:56PM3.55m | 10:26AM3.37m | 10:57PM3.33m | 11:37AM3.23m | 00:22AM3.18m | 1:10PM3.23m | 2:01AM3.23m | 2:39PM3.44m | 3:21AM3.46m | 3:46PM3.77m | 4:20AM3.74m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM0.68m | 3:57PM0.83m | 4:29AM0.88m | 4:57PM1.01m | 5:34AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.11m | 6:53AM1.13m | 7:37PM1.04m | 8:12AM1.02m | 8:53PM0.80m | 9:20AM0.77m | 9:57PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
23 | 117 | — | 79 | 31 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | SE 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | 8 | 10 | — | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 7 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | NNE 3 | ENE 2 | — | NE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | NW 3 | — | WSW 2 | NE 2 |
120 | — | 186 | 143 | — | 39 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 55 | 487 | 0 | 47 | 113 | 0 | 325 | 479 | 426 | 670 | 86 | 50 | 69 | 479 | 29 | 50 | 299 | 78 |
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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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