Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be 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 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Kawana Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the next week or so is a real struggle. We’ve got a long dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first proper nod we get isn’t until Wednesday the 2nd of September, so you’re looking at a solid gap of almost a week with no real recommendations. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Wednesday, 26 August kicks things off, but it’s nothing to write home about. Morning sees a weak 3ft swell from the east-northeast, with a period of 8 seconds and a total energy of 117 – that’s weak energy. The wind is cross-off from the west-southwest at 6 mph, so it’s rideable but a bit average. The afternoon gets glassy with a light north-easterly at 3 mph, and the swell drops to 3ft, but it’s still ordinary. Honestly, these are just small, gutless waves.
Thursday, 27 August through to Tuesday, 1 September is just a write-off. The wind is relentless from the south-southeast, blowing cross-on or onshore, turning the ocean into a choppy mess. Swell heights bounce around from 3ft to 6ft, but the period is short and the wind is foul. The combined energy gets up to 299 (moderate energy) on the Sunday afternoon, but with a 6-second period and cross-on wind, it’s not worth paddling out for. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Now, here’s the one bright spot that’s worth waiting for.
Wednesday, 2 September – finally, a window. Early morning at Kawana Beach, we’ve got glassy conditions with the wind dead calm from the east-southeast, just 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the east-northeast, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 203 (moderate). The water temp is about standard. The conditions are clean, and the waves are expectable. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s not huge, not a groundswell, but it’s clean and you’ll get some fun little runners. The break is a beach break, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent. The wind is offshore (WNW), so that’s a big plus. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.
Thursday, 3 September morning is still surfable but a step down. The swell drops to 3ft, period 8 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the north at 6 mph. The energy is 167 (moderate). It’s clean, but not as good as the previous day. The afternoon turns cross-shore and choppy, so don’t bother.
From Friday, 4 September onwards, the swell fades right out. We’re looking at tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with weak energy, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore. There’s a brief moment on Sunday, 6 September morning with a clean 2ft wave from the east-northeast and a light offshore breeze, but it’s really small. After that, the wind turns again and the surf goes flat.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Wednesday, 2 September. It’s clean, glassy, and the sets will be fun on a shortboard or a fish. Everything else is either blown out or too small. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 11 | E 8 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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135 | 99 | 72 | 50 | 72 | 97 | 138 | 102 | 81 | 80 | 102 | 109 | 54 | 148 | 236 | 148 | 123 | 95 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
135 | 99 | 72 | 50 | 72 | 76 | 138 | 102 | 81 | 80 | 102 | 109 | 51 | 64 | 59 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | E 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | SE 21 | ESE 20 | ESE 18 |
5 | 14 | 47 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 38 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 12 | NE 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | SE 21 | E 12 | SE 13 |
— | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 18 | 11 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | SW 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 11 | — | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
9 | — | — | 5 | 55 | 97 | 43 | 86 | — | — | 99 | — | 54 | 148 | 236 | 148 | 123 | 95 | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 38 | 21 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 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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