Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.0° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Kawana Beach is a real mixed bag, and honestly, mostly a bag of not much. The ocean’s going to be a bit finicky, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

The main issue is the wind. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore and onshore breezes, stirring up the surface and making it messy. The water temperature is currently sitting at about 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – around a couple of degrees cooler, so you might want that extra millimetre of rubber.

Right now, the combined swell energy is weak (108), and it’s a pretty average start. The only real standout in the whole run is the morning of Friday, the 28th of August. We've got a glassy, off-southwest wind, a clean 3 ft swell from the east with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to a moderate 202. It’s not massive, but it’s clean and surfable, and the conditions are described as "good." That’s your best bet for a paddle. The swell direction is east, which is a bit off the optimum ESE, but with the glassy wind, it’s the best trade-off.

The following week sees a few other tempting moments, but nothing solid. The morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September, looks glassy again with a 3 ft east-northeast swell, but the combined energy is only 117, so it’s weak. The morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September, has a clean 3 ft east-northeast swell with a period of 9 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s just ordinary.

The rest of the time, especially from the 4th of September onwards, the swell drops right off. The combined energy falls to just 74 and then down to the 40s – that’s really weak. You’ll be sitting out there waiting a long time for a bump.

To be honest, if you’re not out on Friday the 28th, you’re probably going to be waiting through a lot of average days. The swell is small, short period, and often wind-affected. It’s one of those runs where you have to be patient.

Stay salty, catch you on the sand.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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127
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125
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197
217
168
112
86
78
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56
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SE
15
SW
5
SE
10
ESE
5
E
5
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
W
15
NE
15
SSW
20
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20
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
15
NE
10
W
25
S
25
SE
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SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:23PM1.55m
5:23AM1.05m
6:01PM1.64m
6:07AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
11:10AM0.39m
00:38AM0.48m
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
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5:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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