Kaolins Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.73° N 3.50° W

Kaolins Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kaolins sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.1° 

Kaolins surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kaolins surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 250 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 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaolins over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at a stretch that's going to test your patience. The overall pattern for the next couple of weeks is one of tiny, weak, and mostly messy surf. Don't expect any fireworks.

We're starting with a real dud. From Monday the 10th right through the week, the energy is just pathetic, with combined swell energy struggling to hit even 100 (37-73 range). We're talking knee-high slop at best, with a messy mix of cross-shore and onshore winds. There's nothing to get excited about.

We finally see a slight pulse on Thursday the 13th morning, with combined energy climbing to 153. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, and it's clean under light cross-onshore winds. That's about as good as it's going to get for a while. It's small, but it's the most rideable we'll see.

Friday the 14th afternoon brings the biggest swell of the entire forecast, 4 ft from the WNW, and combined energy jumps to 346. The wind is cross-shore though, which will put a chop on it. For a more experienced surfer, there might be a few fun ones, but it's not the clean, lined-up stuff we dream of.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Saturday the 15th through to Monday the 24th of August is a long, bleak stretch. Swell sizes hover between 0.7 ft and 3 ft, with periods mostly under 9 seconds. The energy is almost always below 100. Even when the wind goes offshore, the swell is just too weak to push any decent waves. You'll be staring at a flat, glassy ocean more often than not.

The only real standout here is Kaolins. It's a tricky, inconsistent reef break that needs a good SW swell, and even then it's for advanced surfers only. The best window is probably Thursday morning, August 13th. You'll have a small but clean 3 ft WSW swell (153 energy) with a 10-second period, which is about the best shape we'll see. The morning winds will be light and cross-onshore. But keep in mind, this spot is known to be inconsistent, so it's a gamble. It's also a spot where crowds are possible, so you might have company for those few ankle-to-knee-high waves.

If you're a beginner, this whole forecast is a write-off. The biggest swell is only 4 ft, so it's never too big, but the quality just isn't there for a proper session. Honestly, for most of the next two weeks, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Hang in there. It tends not to stay this poor for long.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 34°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:21AM3.46m
3:46PM3.77m
4:20AM3.74m
4:40PM4.11m
5:09AM3.98m
5:27PM4.38m
5:53AM4.14m
6:10PM4.53m
6:33AM4.20m
6:49PM4.54m
7:11AM4.16m
7:27PM4.41m
Low Tide
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
12:34PM-0.07m
1:02AM-0.15m
1:15PM-0.03m
1:42AM-0.01m
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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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