Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 3,599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s break down Kawana Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is pretty grim. We get a little taste of surf on Sunday the 12th – a clean 0.9m ESE swell in the morning with that light offshore wind, but the energy is weak (199) and it’s nothing to get excited about. After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing good. The wind turns onshore, bringing rain and strong breezes from Thursday the 16th through Monday the 20th. The swell gets big, up to 3.5m, but it’s all cross-onshore chop and messy. That’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-surfing one.
The one real standout is Wednesday the 22nd. That morning is the gem. Glassy conditions, a solid 1.7m groundswell from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the energy is strong (1066). The water temp is about 21°, which is normal for this time of year. The wind is dead calm, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is the one to aim for. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for everyone else, it’s prime. Crowds are possible, so get out there early.
After that, Thursday the 23rd morning has a smaller 1.1m swell with clean cross-off winds – good for a relaxed session. Saturday the 25th afternoon looks tidy too, with a clean 1.0m ESE swell and light winds, and a 12-second period, so the quality is there even if the size is modest. The energy is moderate (297). Then it’s back to small, clean but ordinary waves through the 27th.
Bottom line: Wednesday the 22nd is your day. Don’t miss it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 68 | 312 | 230 | 573 | 729 | 415 | 627 | 1019 | 2299 | 3008 | 3342 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:42PM2.02m | 6:43AM1.33m | 7:33PM2.11m | 7:36AM1.37m | 8:21PM2.14m | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.22m | 1:17AM0.47m | 12:40PM0.16m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:32PM0.12m | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | E 20 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 183 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NE 9 | N 6 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 68 | 312 | 230 | 573 | 729 | 415 | 627 | 1019 | 2299 | 3008 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 21 | 163 | 163 | 422 | 548 | 161 | 591 | 591 | 482 | 591 | 838 | 548 | 743 | 303 | 303 |
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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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