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Kawana Beach Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Sunshine Coast (38 breaks) / Queensland (74 breaks) /
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Kawana Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | |
1150 | 878 | 786 | 563 | 371 | 354 | 239 | 268 | 235 | 292 | 241 | 792 | 1650 | 860 | 1087 | 2116 | 666 | 419 | 615 | 661 | 769 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:30AM1.40m | 10:19PM2.09m | 10:26AM1.31m | 11:17PM2.00m | 11:32AM1.24m | 00:19AM1.89m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:24AM1.79m | 2:11PM1.25m | 2:28AM1.69m | 3:21PM1.34m | 3:26AM1.61m | 4:20PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.50m | 3:26PM0.28m | 5:03AM0.54m | 4:18PM0.36m | 6:10AM0.57m | 5:17PM0.46m | 7:18AM0.57m | 6:26PM0.56m | 8:21AM0.55m | 7:47PM0.63m | 9:16AM0.51m | 9:05PM0.66m | 10:02AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 |
3 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
21 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | NE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 848 | 878 | 786 | 563 | 371 | 354 | 239 | 183 | 173 | 292 | 241 | 65 | 1650 | 860 | 3 | 1198 | 666 | 419 | 615 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | 110 | 4 | 69 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 190 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SE 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 3 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1150 | — | — | 16 | 15 | 2 | 229 | 268 | 235 | 2 | 6 | 792 | 12 | 6 | 1087 | 2116 | 1 | — | 415 | 661 | 769 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 207 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 161 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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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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