Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 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+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at what’s on the table for Kawana Beach over this stretch.
Mate, it’s a pretty bleak picture. Most of the next week and a half, there’s hardly any surf worth mentioning. The swell is tiny, the wind is almost always blowing the wrong way, and the conditions are just messy. You’ll see a few small windows of hope, but they’re short-lived.
The one real chance is Wednesday morning, July 29th. The swell is only 2ft out of the E, but the wind goes glassy. It’ll be dead flat, clean, and calm – the best you’re going to get. The combined energy is weak, so it’s not powerful, but for a beginner or someone who just wants to get wet without a fight, this is your morning. The water temp is 68°F, which is a bit colder than usual, so a good suit is a must.
Then, on Thursday morning, August 6th, it goes glassy again with a 4ft SE swell. That’s the biggest swell in the whole outlook, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not got much grunt. The combined energy is moderate at 147. It’s a one-hit wonder – glassy, but ordinary. The wind comes up and spoils it by afternoon.
Overall, there are no real standouts across the 16 days. No solid groundswell, no perfect wind, no long-period waves. Most days are a total loss. If you’ve got to go, go on that Wednesday morning. It’s not great, but it’s the best you’ve got in this run.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 60 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 3 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | — | — | E 8 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 2 | — | E 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 60 | 171 | 161 | 115 | 231 | 146 | 126 | 172 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 37 | 4 | 38 | 156 | 0 | 21 | 46 | 86 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 4 |
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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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