Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The whole 16-day window is a tough one for Kawana Beach. There’s no real stand-out, clean swell coming through – it’s a long stretch of mostly poor conditions and ordinary surf. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, so let’s break it down day by day.

We kick off on Tuesday the 25th of August with almost nothing worth paddling for. Tiny 3ft swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period, and a cross-shore breeze messing it up. Water temp is sitting at 68°, which is 2° cooler than average for this time of year – a bit colder than normal, you’ll feel that. The combined energy is weak (114), and the wave comment says it all: poor surf. The afternoon isn’t any better.

Wednesday the 26th offers a little glimmer in the morning. Swell drops to 3ft, still ENE, period still short, but we get a clean, cross-off wind from the WSW. That’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while, but the waves are ordinary. The combined energy falls to 97. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon goes back to messy cross-shore chop.

Thursday the 27th is a write-off – strong onshore winds from the SSE, 16 mph, choppy, lumpy, poor surf. The combined energy climbs to 136 and 193 through the day, but it’s all windswell with no quality. Not worth it.

Friday the 28th through Sunday the 30th of August is a rough stretch. Winds stay cross-on or onshore, swell builds to 5ft by Sunday morning with a pathetic 6-second period and a huge 234 combined energy. That’s just messy, churned-up windswell. For a beginner beach break like Kawana Beach, that’s not fun for anyone. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September keep the same story – onshore winds, short period ESE and E swell, combined energy between 140 and 199. All poor, all cruddy.

Then on Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get a tiny ray of hope. Morning comes in glassy, with a light northerly breeze, 3ft ENE swell, period 6 seconds. The wave comment says “surfable but very ordinary.” The combined energy is 113. It’s small and weak, but if you’re desperate, it’s the cleanest session in a week. The afternoon goes cross-shore again.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning is clean again with a cross-off N wind, same 3ft ENE swell, period 8 seconds, combined energy 170. Still ordinary, but clean. The afternoon gets choppy.

Friday the 4th of September morning is another glassy one – WSW wind, 3ft ENE swell, 9-second period, combined energy 138. Clean, but the waves are still ordinary. That’s the best we’ve got, and it’s not saying much.

From Saturday the 5th right through to Monday the 7th of September, the swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, combined energy falls to between 65 and 126, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. There’s a clean moment on the Sunday morning with a cross-off N wind, but the swell is tiny – 2ft ENE, 9 seconds, 126 energy. It’s surfable but forgettable.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th of September round it out with light rain and rain showers, cross-off winds in the mornings, 3ft ENE swell, 8-second period, combined energy around 108-112. Clean conditions but the waves are just ordinary.

The best on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If I had to pick one, it’s the morning of Friday the 4th of September – glassy, 3ft, clean, but it’s a small, weak, short-period swell. For a beginner-friendly break like Kawana Beach, it’s about as good as it gets in this window, but it’s not a day to call in sick for. The crowds are “sometimes” a thing here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

Overall, this is a lean run. If you’re keen, keep an eye on those clean mornings – the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 9th of September – but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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135
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154
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127
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
10
WSW
10
NE
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SW
25
SSE
25
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10
SSE
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SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
8:27AM1.51m
8:44PM1.81m
9:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.74m
9:41AM1.61m
9:51PM1.64m
Low Tide
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
2:24PM0.20m
3:02AM0.21m
3:03PM0.23m
3:33AM0.21m
3:44PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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