
Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Kawana Beach, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. Over the next two weeks, there’s really not a single day that’s gonna get the blood pumping. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for any decent surf.
We start off Tuesday 28 July with barely a ripple – 1ft of weak ESE swell at 11 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 9 mph, and the energy reading is a paltry 47. It’s poor, plain and simple. That sets the tone. Wednesday 29 July has a moment of glassy conditions in the morning with a light SW breeze, but the swell drops to a tiny 1ft from the NE with a short 6-second period and only 17 of energy. It’s flat.
Things actually start to build a bit through the end of July and into August, but here’s the kicker – the wind is just relentless. We get swell heights creeping up to 3ft to 4ft from the east and southeast from Friday 31 July through Monday 3 August, with combined energy climbing into the 150–309 range, so there’s some push in the water. But it’s all accompanied by moderate cross-onshore winds between 9 and 16 mph, turning it into choppy, lumpy junk. The swell period is short at 6 or 7 seconds, so no real shape or power. These are days you paddle out, take a beating, and wonder why you bothered.
The swell builds a bit more around Thursday 6 August, hitting 5ft from the east with 279 of energy, but the wind is on it again – fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph. At that size and with that chop, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler’s dream. It’s messy, blown-out, and not worth the effort unless you’ve got a kite and a death wish.
There’s a tiny glimmer way out on Tuesday 11 August. The morning session shows 1ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the SSE, dead calm. The combined energy is only 41, which is weak, but for a brief moment you might find a clean little ankle-snatcher. The forecast calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s about the best we get. Still, it’s a beginner-friendly wave at a beginner spot, so if you’re learning and don’t mind waiting for something tiny, it’s your only real window.
After that, Wednesday 12 August has a pulse – 3ft from the east with a 10-second period and a solid 303 of energy. The wind is a stiff 19 mph from the SW, which is cross-offshore, and they call it “clean.” But here’s the rub: that wind is howling, and for a beach break, a strong cross-off can make it a tricky, bumpy mess. At a point or reef, you’d be stoked, but at Kawana Beach – an exposed beach break – it’s likely to be blown out and only for the hardy. Plus, it’s over a week away, so don’t hold your breath.
Overall, this is a 16-day blank run. Kawana Beach is “fairly consistent” normally, so this dry spell stings. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there. But when the wind never gives you a break and the swell is either tiny or choppy, you’re better off waxing your longboard and waiting for the next system. Forecasts can always change, but right now, this is a real bummer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
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31 | 25 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 40 | 56 | 79 | 97 | 92 | 131 | 74 | 136 | 179 | 119 | 150 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | SE 16 | ESE 15 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 40 | 31 | 45 | 97 | 92 | 81 | 74 | 15 | 15 | 119 | 62 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 15 | E 17 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — |
31 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 14 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 10 | ESE 12 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 2 | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
11 | 16 | 28 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 56 | 79 | 49 | 60 | 131 | 62 | 136 | 179 | 21 | 150 | 208 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 6 | 37 | 86 | 86 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 6 | 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.
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