Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one for Kawana Beach. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a desert for decent surf. There are no good options on the cards; every single session in the forecast is rated as poor. So, let’s break down what we’re actually looking at.
Starting off, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. Saturday the 25th of July kicks off with a tiny 3ft swell from the east, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the combined swell energy is a weak 175. It’s not worth paddling out. That trend continues through Sunday and Monday, with the swell dropping to almost nothing – 0.7ft on Monday morning – and the energy falling to a paltry 28. The water is sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only event that gets our attention is a pulse of bigger energy around Thursday the 30th of July. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning, then 7ft in the afternoon from the SE, with the combined energy hitting 376. That’s moderate wave energy, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and the surf is described as "fresh cross-onshore and lumpy." For a beginner-friendly beach break like Kawana, this is a messy, blown-out scene. It’s really more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing. By Friday the 31st, it’s still 6ft but with the same lumpy cross-onshore wind.
After that, the swell drops back down through the first week of August. By the time we get to Sunday the 9th of August, we’re looking at a tiny 2ft, 10-second period SE swell with a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is a weak 95. It’s a clean-looking morning, but there’s just no wave to ride.
So, what’s the verdict? There is no standout. No best on offer. This is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area when the wind doesn’t cooperate and the swell directions are all wrong. The only real takeaway is that the end of July brings a bit of size, but it’s too wind-affected to enjoy. Keep your board waxed for another day, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, Kawana is a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 152 | 99 | 82 | 90 | 53 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 152 | 342 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 97 | 99 | 82 | 90 | 53 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 18 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 4 | E 12 | ESE 13 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | SE 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | E 17 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 152 | 60 | 55 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | 11 | 152 | 342 | 302 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 138 | 156 | 166 | 3 | 11 | 38 | 21 | 86 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 166 | 4 |
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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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