
Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 247 | 169 | 99 | 158 | 980 | 441 | 375 | 563 | 344 | 271 | 116 | 308 | 408 | 573 | 501 | 452 | 339 | 312 | 312 | 769 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:12PM4.08m | 4:36AM3.97m | 4:50PM4.23m | 5:10AM4.12m | 5:24PM4.29m | 5:41AM4.19m | 5:55PM4.25m | 6:10AM4.18m | 6:26PM4.13m | 6:39AM4.09m | 6:55PM3.94m | 7:07AM3.94m | 7:25PM3.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.46m | 10:15PM0.20m | 10:29AM0.22m | 10:53PM0.05m | 11:08AM0.08m | 11:28PM0.00m | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:03AM0.06m | 12:20PM0.09m | 00:36AM0.20m | 12:55PM0.23m | 1:10AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.46m | 1:44AM0.68m | |||||||
8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 |
127 | 126 | 169 | 99 | — | 633 | 441 | 375 | 563 | 344 | 271 | 116 | 308 | 408 | 573 | 501 | 452 | 339 | 312 | 312 | 769 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 |
16 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WNW 9 | — | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 247 | — | 57 | 158 | 980 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 19 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 217 | 479 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 104 | 161 | 75 | 77 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 75 |
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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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