Kawana Beach surf break

Kawana Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 AEST
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Kawana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawana Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SE
1.7
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)7766111099141312131211101099888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5392552802394922692031203786384513352391171387743101825329
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
5
WSW
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
5
SSW
15
NNE
5
NE
15
ESE
15
E
5
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscrossonononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:13AM
1.48
3:07PM
1.44
4:23AM
1.63
4:16PM
1.40
5:24AM
1.81
5:20PM
1.38
6:20AM
1.97
6:20PM
1.37
7:13AM
2.09
7:14PM
1.39
8:02AM
2.17
8:04PM
1.41
8:48AM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:14AM
0.69
9:36PM
0.40
10:37AM
0.67
10:33PM
0.33
11:48AM
0.60
11:28PM
0.25
12:52PM
0.53
12:21AM
0.20
1:47PM
0.46
1:11AM
0.15
2:36PM
0.41
1:59AM
0.13
3:24PM
0.38
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sun
04
Sunrise-4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58-
Sunset--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232323222423212525222425242625232424232424
Feels °C (?)181919192221222323222626252625242524242524
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Kawana Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.

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