Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (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 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is Rusty, and I’ve had a long look at what’s coming our way. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for Kaolins (reef). The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf—every single session is rated as poor conditions, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.
The first bit of real swell energy doesn’t show until Thursday the 16th of July, but even then it’s not for paddle surfing. On Thursday morning a short-period (6 seconds) cross-onshore swell bumps up to 6 ft from the WSW, bringing moderate combined wave energy (202). But with strong cross-onshore winds at 12 mph and that short period making it choppy and messy, this setup is far better suited for kite surfing than paddling. It stays lumpy through the afternoon with the wind freshening to 22 mph.
Before that, from Wednesday the 8th right through to Wednesday the 15th, you’ve got a solid 8-day run of flat-to-micro waves. Only knee-high stuff at best, with combined energy barely cracking two digits. Winds are often offshore or glassy on a few mornings, which would be perfect for clean waves—if there were any waves to ride. On Saturday the 11th afternoon, you get a rare glassy moment with 2 ft from the W at 10 seconds, but the energy is just 46 and the break is described as inconsistent anyway. That’s a tease, not a session.
After the 16th, that small spike fades fast. From Friday the 17th through to Thursday the 23rd, it’s back to ankle-biters under 2 ft, mostly cross-on or onshore, with a couple of days of fresh to strong breezes making it choppy or messy. Nothing turns on.
The only real standout? Well, there isn’t one for surfing. The best chance for a clean-looking window is Thursday morning the 23rd—5 ft from the WSW at 9 seconds, but that’s cross-on shore and the combined energy is moderate (333). Still, it’s not clean, and it’s not good for paddling. If you’re into kiting, Thursday the 16th is your best bet.
Water temps at the start are around 64°F with a slight anomaly of +0.5°, so pretty normal for July.
So here’s the brutal truth: there are no surfing options for the next 16 days at Kaolins. When a spot is this inconsistent and the swell stays this small, a blank run like this is more normal than not. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the board at home and go do something else.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 19 | S 5 | SW 5 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 18 | 46 | 45 | 64 | 61 | 41 | 61 | 57 | 36 | 23 | 46 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:15AM4.00m | 5:35PM4.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:17AM0.23m | 11:49PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 37 | 30 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 11 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 46 | 45 | 64 | 61 | 41 | 61 | 57 | 36 | 23 | 46 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 5 | WNW 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | E 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 7 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 18 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | W 8 | W 14 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 2 | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | SSE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | S 5 | — | E 3 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 31 | 8 | 69 | 29 | 0 | 95 | 307 | 489 | 307 | 477 | 555 | 307 | 95 | 656 | 458 |
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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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