
Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get straight into it, because the next couple of weeks on the Sunshine Coast are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a long, dry spell ahead of us, so strap in.
Alright, looking at the whole picture first. We're dealing with a real flat spell here. The opening days of the forecast are a total write-off – tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't show up until Wednesday, September 9th, but even then, it's a real struggle. We're talking about a solid week of barely any surf before we get anything that's even worth a look.
Let's start with the only real bright spot, and it's a long way off. It's at Kawana Beach. On the morning of Wednesday, September 9th, we've got a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is glassy. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it's not going to have any punch, but combined wave energy is a weak 41. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a steamer won't be needed. The waves won't be anything to write home about, but it's the only time the conditions line up for a clean, small wave session. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that's about as good as it gets.
Then, the drought continues. The next time we see anything even close to surfable is the morning of Monday, September 14th. Another glassy morning, a 2ft swell from the NE, but it's a tiny 5-second period. The combined energy is only 46. Again, it's "surfable waves but very ordinary." You'd be out there for a splash, not a proper surf.
The week after that, we get a little bit of offshore wind on the morning of Thursday, September 17th. A 2ft swell from the NNE, with a clean offshore breeze from the W. The period is a short 5 seconds, and the energy is a weak 37. It's a hint of something better, but the swell is tiny.
The very last day in the window, Saturday, September 19th, is a similar story. A 2ft swell from the ESE, with a cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The period is again 5 seconds, and the energy is a weak 23. It's clean, but you're still looking at knee-high dribble.
So, the standout? Honestly, there isn't one. The best on offer is the glassy, tiny wave on the morning of September 9th. It's a case of 'if you're desperate for a paddle.' For the rest of the window, expect flat, blown-out, or just plain weak conditions. This is a long, quiet period for the coast. Things can change, but for now, it's a time to check your gear and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | SE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
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41 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 59 | 33 | 41 | 45 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 27 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.19m | 1:39PM1.56m | 1:31AM1.07m | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.05m | 4:28PM1.72m | 4:45AM1.14m | 5:28PM1.83m | 5:45AM1.27m | 6:18PM1.91m | 6:34AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:25AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.70m | 7:44AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.63m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.51m | 10:35AM0.33m | 00:07AM0.39m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:49AM0.29m | 12:29PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.22m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
41 | 17 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 46 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 9 | 33 | 41 | 45 | 36 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 10 | — | S 6 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
28 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 17 | — | 1 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | — | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | NE 6 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 14 | — | 5 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 5 | — |
4 | — | 21 | — | — | 13 | 4 | 28 | 66 | 4 | 59 | 28 | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 6 | 163 | 52 | 163 | 182 | 17 | 186 | 185 | 37 | 6 | 166 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 156 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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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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