Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming. There’s no surf at the start, and we’re looking at a quiet stretch. The first day that might get you wet is Wednesday morning, 29 July – a couple of days of flat water to get through first.
That Wednesday morning, Kawana Beach has a tiny pulse: about 2ft from the east with a short 6-second period. Swell energy is weak (42). But the wind goes glassy, so it’ll be smooth as glass. It’s a longboard special at best.
Things get messier from Thursday the 30th into the weekend. Winds turn cross-onshore and choppy, with a messy 4ft to 5ft SE windswell. The energy climbs into moderate range (120 to 228), but the quality just isn’t there. Not a standout.
The real highlight comes later. On Friday morning, 7 August, the wind is dead calm and glassy again. Kawana Beach shows a 3ft ENE groundswell with a 9-second period – that’s more push and better shape. Energy is moderate (181). It’s called “surfable but ordinary,” but with glassy conditions it’s definitely the best of the bunch. Clean, small, and quiet if you’re early.
Saturday morning, 8 August, offers a 3ft SE groundswell with a long 11-second period. Energy is moderate (247). Winds are cross-shore from the SSW, so not pristine, but not blown out either. Could be a few fun ones.
After that, the surf fades into small, weak conditions with poor quality through to the 11th.
So the one to circle is that glassy Friday morning on 7 August. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean. Wednesday the 29th is your other clean window for a small session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 12 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 41 | 36 | 66 | 92 | 111 | 170 | 275 | 71 | 170 | 188 | 255 | 218 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 41 | 36 | 37 | 56 | 111 | 17 | 10 | 71 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ENE 5 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | S 15 | S 10 | E 17 | SE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 18 | 34 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 13 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 66 | 92 | 60 | 170 | 275 | 71 | 170 | 188 | 255 | 218 | 189 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 86 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 |
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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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