Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for Kawana Beach.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the shop. There’s a real gap of nothing worthwhile from now until the 8th of September – just small, weak waves with onshore or cross-shore breezes messing it up. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good spring suit.
The first real sign of anything comes on the morning of Wednesday the 9th. That morning, the wind drops to glassy out of the east, and the swell is only 2ft from the east with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (70). It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s very ordinary – just a clean little wave for a beginner to get a few knee-high bumps. After that, the wind picks up again and the quality drops right off.
The next little window is on the morning of Thursday the 17th of September. Again, glassy conditions with an east wind, a 3ft swell from the east-northeast at 7 seconds. Combined energy is still weak (84). It’s clean, but the period is short and the waves are small. It’s a surfable morning, but nothing to get excited about.
There’s a bigger pulse of energy on the 11th and 12th – the swell jumps to 7ft on Friday the 11th morning from the east-southeast, with combined energy at 364 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and it’s raining. That’s a messy, blown-out situation. Not one for the paddle board. That kind of setup with onshore wind and a beach break might actually be more interesting for the kite crew than for us.
The standout? There isn’t really one. If you’re desperate, the glassy mornings on the 9th and 17th are your best bet, but they’re only for the soft-top brigade. The rest of the period is a write-off for quality surf. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 42 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 66 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 45 | 53 | 46 | 46 | 331 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:12PM1.35m | 12:16PM1.57m | 00:06AM1.19m | 1:39PM1.56m | 1:31AM1.07m | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.05m | 4:28PM1.72m | 4:45AM1.14m | 5:28PM1.83m | 5:45AM1.27m | 6:18PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.32m | 6:40PM0.65m | 6:25AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.70m | 7:44AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.63m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:35AM0.33m | 00:07AM0.39m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:49AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 5 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 42 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 31 | 45 | 53 | 46 | 26 | 27 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | S 10 | E 10 | S 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | SE 15 | E 13 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | N 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | — | 31 | 46 | — | 13 | 37 | 12 | 66 | 48 | — | 28 | — | 20 | 14 | 6 | 46 | 331 | 74 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 163 | 5 | 37 | 163 | 5 | 163 | 163 | 86 | 0 | 163 | 37 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 166 | 482 | 161 |
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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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