Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
22.1°C
0.8° 

Kawana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kawana Beach surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNE swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NNE 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 1st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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153
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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SSE
15
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10
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NNW
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NE
15
NNE
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S
20
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SW
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NNE
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High Tide
7:44PM1.60m
8:22AM1.95m
8:24PM1.52m
9:06AM1.98m
9:06PM1.42m
9:54AM1.96m
9:53PM1.30m
10:49AM1.90m
10:48PM1.18m
11:52AM1.81m
00:02AM1.08m
1:09PM1.73m
1:44AM1.07m
Low Tide
1:54PM0.31m
1:51AM0.10m
2:40PM0.33m
2:28AM0.10m
3:29PM0.39m
3:08AM0.14m
4:25PM0.46m
3:53AM0.22m
5:31PM0.54m
4:45AM0.32m
6:52PM0.58m
5:51AM0.44m
8:17PM0.56m
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Information about the Kawana Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kawana Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Kawana Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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