
Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m taking a long, hard look at what’s on offer for Kawana Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s been a pretty grim stretch, and honestly, it’s gonna stay that way for a while.
We’re looking at a real dry spell here. The surf is basically flat or junk for the first week or so. Right now, on Thursday the 23rd of July, we’ve got a weak, short-period easterly swell at 4ft, but it’s onshore and the energy is a measly (165). It’s just poor.
We’ll see a little glimmer of hope on the morning of Sunday the 26th. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge positive, and we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the east. It’s a small, clean wave, but the energy is weak (66). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary and won’t hold much weight. That’s the only real window of clean conditions in the first week.
After that, it’s a long, depressing stretch. From Monday the 27th right through to the end of July, the swell drops to almost nothing, with periods of long-period groundswell that don’t have any size. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping everything messy. There’s a gap of several days here where you’d be better off doing something else.
Then, things get interesting, but not in a good way for paddle surfing. Around the 5th and 6th of August, we get a big pulse of swell. On the morning of Wednesday the 5th, we’re looking at a 8ft SE swell, with the combined energy going through the roof (1350). That’s strong, powerful stuff. But the wind is onshore and strong, and Kawana is a beach break. That setup is going to be a washing machine – big, choppy, and closing out. It’s a setup that looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The conditions are just too raw for a standard board.
The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, might be the mornings of Friday the 7th of August. The swell is still solid at 6ft from the ESE, with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the wind eases back. The energy is still very strong (1152). It’s going to be a big, powerful groundswell. At a beach break like Kawana, a long-period swell this size can be a bit walled-up and straight, but for an expert, it might offer a few heavy, makeable ones if the tide lines up. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it, but it’s the only thing that looks like it has any real potential.
So, to sum it up: the next 10 days are a write-off. If you’re desperate, the glassy Sunday morning the 26th will get you a few tiny, clean ones. The real power arrives in the first week of August, but it’s going to be a wild, wind-affected beast. For the experienced crew, the 7th of August is the one to watch, but it’s a long way off and uncertain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
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157 | 124 | 98 | 145 | 76 | 77 | 89 | 53 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:35AM1.09m | 5:04PM1.53m | 4:37AM1.08m | 5:49PM1.62m | 5:32AM1.10m | 6:29PM1.71m | 6:19AM1.15m | 7:05PM1.79m | 7:02AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.72m | 10:44AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.64m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:03AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
157 | 124 | 98 | 141 | 76 | 77 | 89 | 53 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 13 | ESE 13 |
5 | 3 | 10 | — | 39 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | SE 13 | ESE 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | E 6 | — |
— | 3 | 74 | 145 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 19 | — | — | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 86 | 156 | 166 | 6 | 21 | 37 | 0 | 166 | 38 |
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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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