Surf Forecasts:
Kaolins surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with 714 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at this 16-day stretch, I gotta be straight with ya: it’s a pretty lean run for Kaolins. This is an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, so a blank spell like this isn’t unusual for the area. The water temp is sittin’ at 66°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first proper sniff of anything decent doesn’t show up until Saturday the 5th of September, and even then it’s only a one-star morning. You’ll get a clean 3ft swell from the west with a light cross-offshore breeze out of the ENE. The combined energy’s moderate at 139, but the swell period’s only 9 seconds – not a lot of grunt. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. That morning is the only window that day.
Sunday the 6th is more of the same – a clean 2ft west swell in the morning (energy at 132), but again, only a one-star call. Monday the 7th has one highlight: glassy conditions in the morning with a 2ft WSW swell and a very long 13-second period. That long period (groundswell) will make it peaky and a bit fat on this reef, but at least it’ll be clean. The energy’s weak at 146 though, so don’t expect much push.
Then we hit a real dud. From Monday afternoon through to Thursday the 10th, it’s all poor surf. The swell bumps up to 5ft on Monday arvo with strong energy (1228), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy – ugly. Tuesday the 8th has a 6ft west swell (energy 1029) but again, cross-onshore and messy. Wednesday the 9th is similar with 5ft and a fresh cross-onshore. Not worth paddlin’ out.
Things wobble back to life on Thursday the 10th with a clean 3ft west swell in the morning – a one-star call, but nothin’ special. Friday the 11th has a funky one: a 5ft WSW swell with a short 7-second period blowin’ in from the NE at 18 mph, giving fresh offshore conditions. The energy’s moderate at 298, but it’s a marginal one-star rating – short period really lets it down.
After that, it’s a whole lotta nothin’ until Monday the 14th of September. That morning, we finally get a two-star standout: a 5ft west swell (period 7 seconds) with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. It’s clean, and the combined energy’s solid at 422. This is the best on offer in the whole run. The swell direction from the west matches up with the optimum direction for Kaolins (SW), so it’ll wrap in alright. Keep in mind, 5ft is gettin’ a bit chunky for beginners, but it’s fine for anyone with some reef experience. The break is inconsistent, so you might wait for sets, but when they come, it’ll be worth it. And heads up – crowds are possible here sometimes.
Tuesday the 15th has a marginal 4ft WSW swell (period 10 seconds) with light winds, but it’s cross-on and the tides might be iffy – only a one-star call. Wednesday the 16th finishes with a clean 3ft WSW swell in the morning under gentle offshore NE winds, but again, just a one-star.
If you’re keen on the 14th, that Monday morning at Kaolins is your go. The rest of this 16-day view is mostly a quiet one, but that one session stands out. Take it or leave it, mate.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 111 | 96 | 96 | 82 | 92 | 119 | 160 | 139 | 151 | 149 | 68 | 63 | 26 | 99 | 714 | 423 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:02PM4.06m | 8:22AM3.87m | 8:42PM3.81m | 9:05AM3.65m | 9:31PM3.50m | 9:59AM3.38m | 10:37PM3.18m | 11:19AM3.16m | 00:23AM2.99m | 1:14PM3.17m | 2:13AM3.13m | 2:43PM3.45m | 3:23AM3.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.31m | 2:24AM0.39m | 2:42PM0.51m | 3:07AM0.66m | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:01AM0.96m | 4:38PM1.04m | 5:13AM1.21m | 6:03PM1.19m | 6:43AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.09m | 8:08AM1.11m | 8:51PM0.80m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | S 14 | W 8 | W 8 | S 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | W 12 | WSW 11 |
132 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 111 | 96 | 4 | 82 | 92 | 4 | 160 | 139 | 151 | 149 | 68 | 63 | 26 | 33 | 714 | 423 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | W 9 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SE 4 | WSW 13 | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 26 | — | 64 | 24 | 1 | 99 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | WSW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 14 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 12 | — |
— | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 96 | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | — | 514 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 0 | 77 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 8 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 78 | 8 |
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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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