Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Kawana Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week and a half is a tough watch. We’ve got a long, dry spell with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. From Friday 31 July right through to the morning of Tuesday 11 August, the conditions are just no good. The wind is mostly cross-on, choppy, and the swell is small and weak. Don’t bother checking the forecast, just find something else to do.

The real story starts to change on Tuesday 11 August. That morning, the wind swings offshore from the WNW, and we finally see a clean little 4ft swell from the SE. It’s still small, but at least the lineup will look inviting. The afternoon is where it gets interesting – a clean 2ft swell from the E, but with a period of 13 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell energy in the water. The combined energy reading is 219 (moderate). It’s small, but those long-period lines will hold up nicely at Kawana, and with the clean conditions, it’s actually surfable.

Wednesday 12 August is the absolute standout. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the E with an 11-second period, and combined energy of 418 (strong). This is the most juice we’ve seen all outlook. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s not huge, but it’s the best quality we’re going to get. The water is 68°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so grab a decent spring suit.

Thursday 13 August still has clean waves from the E, but the swell drops a bit and the wind picks up, making it less special. The afternoon is still surfable with a light breeze and clean conditions.

Friday 14 August morning is another good one. Offshore wind from the WSW, 3ft from the E with an 11-second period, and combined energy of 226 (moderate). It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s a great window for a session if you can get out there before the wind builds in the afternoon.

The weekend of 15-16 August sees the wind really pick up, with fresh breezes making it less appealing despite the swell hanging around. The morning of Saturday 15 might still be clean, but it’s a battle against the wind.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Wednesday 12 August morning, with a solid 4ft of clean, offshore E swell. Tuesday 11 August afternoon and Friday 14 August morning are also worth a look if you’re keen.

Rusty.

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