Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get straight into it, because the next couple of weeks on the Sunshine Coast are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a long, dry spell ahead of us, so strap in.

Alright, looking at the whole picture first. We're dealing with a real flat spell here. The opening days of the forecast are a total write-off – tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't show up until Wednesday, September 9th, but even then, it's a real struggle. We're talking about a solid week of barely any surf before we get anything that's even worth a look.

Let's start with the only real bright spot, and it's a long way off. It's at Kawana Beach. On the morning of Wednesday, September 9th, we've got a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is glassy. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it's not going to have any punch, but combined wave energy is a weak 41. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a steamer won't be needed. The waves won't be anything to write home about, but it's the only time the conditions line up for a clean, small wave session. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that's about as good as it gets.

Then, the drought continues. The next time we see anything even close to surfable is the morning of Monday, September 14th. Another glassy morning, a 2ft swell from the NE, but it's a tiny 5-second period. The combined energy is only 46. Again, it's "surfable waves but very ordinary." You'd be out there for a splash, not a proper surf.

The week after that, we get a little bit of offshore wind on the morning of Thursday, September 17th. A 2ft swell from the NNE, with a clean offshore breeze from the W. The period is a short 5 seconds, and the energy is a weak 37. It's a hint of something better, but the swell is tiny.

The very last day in the window, Saturday, September 19th, is a similar story. A 2ft swell from the ESE, with a cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The period is again 5 seconds, and the energy is a weak 23. It's clean, but you're still looking at knee-high dribble.

So, the standout? Honestly, there isn't one. The best on offer is the glassy, tiny wave on the morning of September 9th. It's a case of 'if you're desperate for a paddle.' For the rest of the window, expect flat, blown-out, or just plain weak conditions. This is a long, quiet period for the coast. Things can change, but for now, it's a time to check your gear and wait.

Rusty.

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