Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NE 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 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s break it down for Kawana Beach.
We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch for the next week and a half. From Monday the 10th right through to midweek after that, it’s all cross-onshore junk with tiny ankle-to-knee high swell. The combined energy is weak, under 250 on the first day (239 to 247 on Monday), and the wind is never in our favor. Wednesday morning the 12th gives a glassy moment, but with only 0.6m of swell at 9 seconds, it’s barely a bump. The water’s about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Honestly, this stretch looks better for kite-surfing than paddle surfing.
The one standout is a good way off, so keep your patience. On Sunday, August 23rd, the morning is looking like the pick of the whole forecast. Swell hits about 6ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1159 – that’s serious wave energy. Wind is light from the south at just 3 mph, creating only small cross-shore ripples. That’s as clean as it gets for Kawana. The swell direction (ESE) lines up perfectly with what works best here. Expect crowds, because "sometimes" busy means if it’s good, everyone will know. At 6ft, it’s a bit big for beginners, but perfect for anyone with some experience.
After that, Monday the 25th has clean cross-off wind but only 4ft of swell and energy down to 283 – not much to write home about.
So here’s the deal: the first two weeks are a write-off. The only day that stands out is Sunday, August 23rd. It’s a long way out, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s the best shot we’ve got.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 150 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 44 | 67 | 29 | 74 | 36 | 74 | 112 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.98m | 6:41AM1.33m | 7:21PM2.05m | 7:30AM1.42m | 8:05PM2.06m | 8:16AM1.49m | 8:46PM2.01m | 8:59AM1.53m | 9:25PM1.91m | 9:42AM1.54m | 10:02PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.51m | 10:37PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.21m | 1:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.14m | 1:53AM0.30m | 1:26PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.25m | 2:13PM0.09m | 3:11AM0.23m | 2:58PM0.14m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:42PM0.23m | 4:23AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 15 |
| kJ | 93 | 150 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | E 15 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 94 | 74 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | WSW 3 | — | E 11 | NE 11 | NE 7 | E 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | NE 6 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 140 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 31 | 3 | 2 | — | 11 | 19 | 44 | 67 | 29 | 74 | 36 | 74 | 112 | 214 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 166 | 3 | 163 | 166 | 87 | 166 | 166 | 38 | 166 | 303 | 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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