Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Issued: 9 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
445
381
399
494
506
517
516
515
515
359
359
363
320
273
234
270
286
238
238
206
194
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SW
0
SSE
10
ENE
10
NW
5
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:40PM2.12m
7:41AM1.42m
8:30PM2.17m
8:33AM1.39m
9:20PM2.16m
9:26AM1.36m
10:11PM2.10m
10:22AM1.32m
11:02PM1.99m
11:21AM1.30m
11:53PM1.86m
12:26PM1.29m
00:46AM1.71m
Low Tide
12:50PM0.19m
2:12AM0.46m
1:38PM0.17m
3:06AM0.44m
2:28PM0.18m
4:00AM0.44m
3:18PM0.23m
4:53AM0.44m
4:11PM0.31m
5:47AM0.46m
5:06PM0.42m
6:41AM0.47m
6:07PM0.53m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
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5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
2
2
1
Temp °C
21
20
18
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
18
17
18
18
17
20
20
19
22
21
20
Feels °C
18
18
16
16
18
17
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.7
E
9
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
SSE
8
1.8
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
Energy kJ
445
381
399
450
24
11
515
359
359
363
320
273
234
270
286
238
238
206
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
6
1
9
30
11
10
2
2
3
10
9
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
9
0.5
NNE
3
Energy kJ
494
506
517
516
515
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
4
4
4
38
38
38
38
38
38
4
4
0
0
10
0
0
10
0
138
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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