Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 931 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Kawana Beach.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s no surf worth gettin’ excited about right now and not much on the horizon. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any kind of decent session. The waves are small, the wind is messy, and the quality just isn’t there.
Let’s start from the top. Sunday the 13th kicks off with a weak 4ft ESE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is blowin’ straight onshore at 12 mph. The combined energy is a low 113, and the water temp is sittin’ at 69°, which is just about average for this time of year. The conditions are poor.
Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are no better. We see tiny 3ft to 3ft waves with onshore or cross winds. Tuesday morning does go glassy for a bit, but the swell is only 3ft and the energy is a paltry 55. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s ordinary.
From Wednesday the 16th onward, the wind really picks up. Wednesday afternoon has a 7ft SE swell, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind that’ll chop it to bits. The combined energy is 346, which is moderate, but the quality is terrible. Thursday and Friday bring similar stories – 6ft to 6ft swells with cross-onshore winds, makin’ for lumpy, poor surf.
The second week is a total bust. Swells drop back under 5ft, the wind stays messy from the east and northeast, and the period is short. Even on Saturday the 26th, when it’s clean with a cross-offshore wind, the swell is only 3ft and the energy is a weak 70. There are simply no standout days here.
Honestly, for Kawana Beach, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfin’ than paddle surfin’ through this whole period, especially when the wind is strong and the waves are bumpy. There’s nothin’ to chase. Stick to the flat water or wait for the forecasts to change. This is a blank run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 110 | 60 | 60 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 44 | 41 | 339 | 886 | 301 | 271 | 351 | 525 | 131 | 164 | 122 | 120 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:25PM1.60m | 9:55AM1.64m | 9:56PM1.45m | 10:36AM1.58m | 10:26PM1.30m | 11:21AM1.50m | 10:57PM1.15m | 12:16PM1.42m | 11:35PM1.02m | 1:28PM1.37m | 00:41AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.37m | 2:53AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.20m | 4:04PM0.39m | 4:07AM0.25m | 4:46PM0.52m | 4:39AM0.31m | 5:37PM0.65m | 5:13AM0.38m | 6:47PM0.74m | 5:55AM0.46m | 8:33PM0.76m | 6:57AM0.54m | 10:01PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | E 11 | NE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 76 | 60 | 60 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 44 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 178 | 131 | 164 | 122 | 120 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 20 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | NE 11 | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 2 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 100 | 110 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 339 | 886 | 301 | 271 | 351 | 525 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 1475 | 990 | 166 | 482 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 421 | 0 |
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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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