Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawana Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Kawana Beach.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at two and a half weeks of mostly poor surf conditions. The first week or so is a write-off for decent waves, with a frustrating run of small, weak, and messy surf. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°F, so you’ll want a good spring suit.
The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. It’s nothing special – just a 3ft swell from the east, but the wind is glassy, making it clean. The combined energy is weak (198), so don’t expect any push. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s very ordinary. Monday morning, the 10th, has a bit of a clean cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 3ft. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s the best of a bad lot. The wind is offshore from the north-west, which is a positive, but the swell is tiny.
The outlook goes from bad to worse after that, with a run of tiny, onshore junk. Then, around the 18th of August, the swell really starts to ramp up, but it’s a total mess. We’re talking a 7ft east-southeast swell on the Tuesday morning, with strong energy (1105), but it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. That’s expert territory in size, but with the wind howling onshore, the surf quality is rated as poor. This is the kind of setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for the following days – plenty of swell, but the wind is just ruining it.
So, the standout window? There isn’t one. The only true standout is that Sunday morning, 9th of August, for the glassy conditions, even if the waves are small. It’s the cleanest you’ll get. For the rest, it’s a long wait for a decent day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 91 | 71 | 104 | 59 | 194 | 152 | 117 | 117 | 93 | 74 | 76 | 59 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.86m | 5:46AM1.23m | 6:34PM1.98m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:21PM2.05m | 7:30AM1.42m | 8:05PM2.06m | 8:16AM1.49m | 8:46PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:19AM0.49m | 11:41AM0.21m | 1:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.14m | 1:53AM0.30m | 1:26PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.25m | 2:13PM0.09m | 3:11AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 90 | 91 | 71 | 104 | 52 | 194 | 152 | 117 | 117 | 90 | 74 | 76 | 59 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 36 | 29 | 43 | 43 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 59 | 35 | 42 | 38 | 20 | 93 | 73 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 40 | 8 | 87 | 61 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | S 9 | E 13 | SSW 4 | N 6 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | 12 | 23 | — | 10 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kawana Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kawana Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kawana Beach 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 (Kawana Beach) 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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