Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. 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 (Aug 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Kawana Beach. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts and, honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The first ten days or so are pretty grim. We’ve got a persistent onshore flow from the SE and SSE that’s just going to keep things chopped and messy.
The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. The wind drops out to glassy, and the swell comes in at a tiny 2ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak, only about 122, but it’s surfable. It’s a small, clean low-tide kind of morning. Not a standout, but a chance to get wet without getting thrashed.
Wednesday morning, the 5th, is similar – glassy again with a 3ft swell from the E. The energy is still low at 108, but it’s clean. The wind is light offshore from the SW, so it’s a better option than the days before and after.
The real standout, if you’re patient, is Sunday morning on the 9th of August. The wind is dead calm, zero, and the swell is 2ft from the NE. It’s glassy, clean, and the kind of morning where you might get a few fun little peelers to yourself. The energy is still low at 77, but on a day like that, quality beats quantity. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so it won't be a zoo.
After that, things get a bit messy again until around the 16th of August. On Sunday the 16th, the swell jumps up to 7ft to 7ft from the SE, with a moderate period of 7 seconds. The energy spikes to 496 and 668, which is serious. But, the wind is onshore from the SE at 15 mph, and the period is short, so it’s going to be a lumpy, closed-out mess. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. Honestly, for that kind of power with onshore wind, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The best of the lot is that glassy Sunday morning on the 9th. It’s not big, but it’s clean and it’s the only real window of quality in this whole 16-day run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 105 | 116 | 190 | 195 | 126 | 198 | 136 | 97 | 104 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 82 | 102 | 104 | 74 | 33 | 37 | 66 | 82 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | 11:40AM1.45m | 11:43PM1.48m | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:46PM0.42m | 5:27AM0.35m | 5:39PM0.53m | 6:10AM0.37m | 6:46PM0.64m | 7:03AM0.39m | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 14 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 15 | — | 14 | 126 | 162 | 65 | 86 | 49 | 33 | 83 | 65 | 82 | 102 | 104 | 74 | 30 | 37 | 66 | 82 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 61 | 198 | 136 | 97 | 104 | 64 | 35 | 27 | 23 | — | 6 | 5 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | — | E 17 | E 17 | E 12 | E 16 | SE 7 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 18 | NE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 9 | S 10 | E 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 105 | 116 | 190 | 195 | — | 130 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 21 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 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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