Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
21.5°C
0.6° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 7th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
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9
1.1
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9
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9
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9
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8
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7
2.1
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1.9
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7
1.3
ESE
7
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ESE
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.4
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
414
397
347
295
243
202
125
94
86
505
422
344
142
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48
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104
97
71
33
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
10
N
15
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NW
25
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SE
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SE
15
ESE
5
E
10
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
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25
NNE
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:56PM1.65m
3:30AM1.07m
4:09PM1.71m
4:41AM1.21m
5:06PM1.76m
5:34AM1.37m
5:54PM1.79m
6:19AM1.52m
6:35PM1.78m
7:00AM1.65m
7:12PM1.74m
7:38AM1.74m
7:47PM1.66m
Low Tide
9:58PM0.55m
9:11AM0.47m
10:56PM0.44m
10:27AM0.39m
11:41PM0.34m
11:27AM0.31m
00:19AM0.25m
12:18PM0.25m
00:53AM0.19m
1:03PM0.22m
1:26AM0.14m
1:46PM0.24m
1:56AM0.13m
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Temp °C
21
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19
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24
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27
23
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Feels °C
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19
14
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15
23
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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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