Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 6 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 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 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 cookin’ for Kawana Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a pretty grim stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf that’s gonna last for days. The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, the 9th of August. Before that, it’s all small, weak, onshore slop. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year at 68°, which just adds to the wintery feel.
Sunday, 9th August – The One to Circle
This is your standout. Sunday morning is the only window I’d even bother paddling out for. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the east, with a period of 9 seconds – not a groundswell, but it’s got a bit of shape. The real magic here is the wind: glassy. Dead flat, no bumps. The combined energy is moderate (211). It’s a beginner-friendly break, *fairly consistent*, and with that light offshore direction for the spot (WNW), it’ll be peeling nicely. Crowds are possible here, so get down early. This is your best chance for a decent session.
The Long, Ugly Gap
After that Sunday morning, it gets ugly again. The wind swings onshore and the swell drops back to knee-high junk. Monday through Saturday morning of the next week is all small, messy, or cross-offshore junk that’s just not worth the effort. The water temperature drops out of the data, but the vibe is cold and bleak.
End of the Second Week – Big, But Bad
Around the 16th of August, the swell really fires up. We’re talking 8ft of south-east swell on Sunday the 16th, with a combined energy of 524 (strong). That’s heaps of water moving. But the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. This is too big for beginners and only for experts, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. This continues into the next week – 7ft, 7ft, all with a strong cross-onshore wind. The setup at this beach-and-reef spot looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that period.
Honestly, if you’re not locked in for Sunday morning the 9th, you’re probably better off doing something else. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 36 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 104 | 83 | 192 | 152 | 120 | 126 | 99 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 63 | 130 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:44AM1.21m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | 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 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 49 | 36 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 104 | 83 | 192 | 152 | 120 | 126 | 99 | 76 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 63 | 63 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 21 | 24 | 42 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 16 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 16 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 11 | — | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | S 13 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 9 | — | 7 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 130 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 683 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 205 | 3 |
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