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Kawana Beach surf break

Kawana Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 09 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
26.2° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 14th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.6
E
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.2
ENE
2
ESE
2
ESE
2
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.4
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)788888886668888887787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)220300324394380354341212255290283160156129251501399311220163112
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
SW
0
SSE
5
ENE
10
S
10
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11AM
1.31
12:58PM
1.42
2:20AM
1.32
1:45PM
1.30
3:30AM
1.37
2:45PM
1.20
4:32AM
1.45
3:52PM
1.15
5:23AM
1.56
4:53PM
1.15
6:07AM
1.67
5:47PM
1.17
6:45AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
0.48
6:51AM
0.71
7:42PM
0.50
8:05AM
0.81
8:32PM
0.50
9:30AM
0.86
9:24PM
0.48
10:47AM
0.84
10:16PM
0.45
11:48AM
0.78
11:04PM
0.41
12:37PM
0.70
11:48PM
0.36
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-11----10121730241825472----
Temp. °C262526262426262523232423232324242426262427
Feels °C (?)262726272628282724242527282727272526262628
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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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