Kawana Beach surf break

Kawana Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 25 Jan 2026 AEST
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Kawana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawana Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 1st Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 1st Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.9
NE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
1.1
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
1.2
SE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.8
ENE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)9414151413414131212111155667788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1229721069784449610689134402466839311562163187290
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
25
NNE
10
NW
25
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12PM
1.56
1:15AM
1.52
1:09PM
1.41
2:40AM
1.57
2:28PM
1.29
4:05AM
1.68
3:59PM
1.24
5:16AM
1.83
5:16PM
1.26
6:14AM
1.97
6:18PM
1.33
7:06AM
2.08
7:11PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:42PM
0.45
7:19AM
0.72
7:42PM
0.47
9:01AM
0.78
8:54PM
0.46
10:40AM
0.75
10:10PM
0.42
11:54AM
0.65
11:16PM
0.34
12:53PM
0.54
12:14AM
0.26
1:41PM
0.45
1:05AM
0.19
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-6:43--6:43--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C282724302825252524262624262624262523262623
Feels °C (?)282724312928252625262624252523252523252623
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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 12 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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