Kaolins Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.73° N 3.50° W

Kaolins Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kaolins sea temperature is
19.5° C
2.0° 

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


Kaolins surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaolins in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you — the next week and a half is pretty flat and sad. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, with next to nothing worth paddling out for. The break we’ve got here is Kaolins — a tricky, inconsistent reef setup that only breaks now and then — so when it’s this quiet, it’s no surprise. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 19th, and even then it’s ordinary.

Monday 13 July starts off with a tiny 2 ft SW swell (30 combined energy), cross-off wind but just not enough push. That theme carries through the whole week. Tuesday and Wednesday see even smaller stuff — 1 ft to 2 ft — all cross-on, choppy, and weak. Thursday is more of the same: 2 ft to 3 ft, moderate cross-onshore wind and lumpy. Friday bumps up marginally to 3 ft to 3 ft but still cross-on or onshore, and the period’s short — only 6 to 7 seconds — so no grunt there.

Saturday 18 July shows a brief uptick in combined energy to 134 on the morning (still just 3 ft from the W) but cross-on wind spoils it. Sunday 19 July afternoon finally gives us a moment: 4 ft from the WNW (7 seconds, 205 energy), and glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze. That’s surfable, but ordinary. A score of 1 out of 10 says it all. The break is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so don’t get your hopes up.

After that, we drop back into tiny territory from Monday 20 July right through to Saturday 25 July. Offshore winds on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st keep things clean, but the swell’s down to 1 ft to 2 ft — barely a ripple. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning offer glassy or clean conditions, but the swell height doesn’t budge. Thursday the 23rd has a little more energy at 56 combined from a 2 ft W swell, but cross-off and cross-on winds chop it up. Friday and Saturday the 24th and 25th are a write-off under fresh winds and lumpy seas.

Now, Sunday 26 July is where it gets interesting, though it’s still a mixed bag. Morning brings a 6 ft SW swell (405 energy) with a light cross-shore breeze and some crossing ripples — marginal at best, but at least there’s size. The period’s only 7 seconds though, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. Afternoon gets messy fast: 7 ft SW (558 energy) but a fresh 35 km/h onshore wind from the WSW. That’s too big and blown out for anything but a lash.

Monday 27 July is the standout. Morning session looks quality: 7 ft WSW swell (848 combined energy), 9-second period, and clean offshore wind from the ENE at 5 km/h. That’s real deal territory — solid swell, clean face, and the energy is strong. This is a break for experienced surfers only — over 8 ft would be expert-only, but at 7 ft it’s still in the advanced wheelhouse. Just remember Kaolins is a reef break with inconsistent waves, but when it lines up like this, it’s worth a look. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Tuesday 28 July morning still has some life: 5 ft WSW (452 energy), 7 seconds, and light offshore ENE wind. Clean again, but that period is short — won’t have the same push or shape as Monday. For a beach break this short period can be a bit fat, but at a reef like Kaolins it might still offer a few.

Overall: one true standout on Monday 27 July morning — clean, solid, and powerful. Sunday 26 July morning and Tuesday 28 July morning are secondary glimmers, but nothing else in the window is worth chasing. The rest of the time you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 37°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
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SW
5
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6
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
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50
21
147
Wind (km/h)
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NE
20
E
20
SSW
0
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10
W
20
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
35
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35
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25
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High Tide
4:20AM3.83m
4:43PM4.10m
5:15AM4.00m
5:35PM4.32m
6:04AM4.10m
6:23PM4.46m
6:51AM4.12m
7:10PM4.47m
7:36AM4.05m
7:54PM4.37m
8:20AM3.90m
8:38PM4.15m
9:03AM3.70m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.42m
10:24AM0.42m
10:57PM0.17m
11:17AM0.23m
11:49PM-0.01m
12:06PM0.10m
00:39AM-0.10m
12:53PM0.05m
1:26AM-0.08m
1:39PM0.10m
2:12AM0.05m
2:25PM0.25m
2:57AM0.27m
3:11PM0.47m
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6:28
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10:09
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Temp °C
37
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Feels °C
34
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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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