Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,332 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawana Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for Kawana Beach. I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t looking like a classic stretch for the Kawana. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s a long, painful gap right at the start, with no surf worth mentioning until we get into the second week. The wind is the villain here, staying cross or cross-onshore and often strong, mangling whatever swell tries to push in.
The first real glimmer doesn’t show up until Thursday, July 23rd in the afternoon. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the East, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is still moderate at 630, so it’s got a bit of push, but it’s not gonna blow your socks off. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, which keeps it from being a total washout, but it’s still choppy. It’s a marginal call, one for the die-hards who just need to get wet.
Then we finally get a couple of days that might offer a real window. Saturday, July 25th is your best bet if you’re a more experienced surfer. The morning kicks off with a 8ft ESE swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and bumpy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is better than directly onshore. The combined energy is moderate to strong at 734. The afternoon sees a similar 8ft swell, but the energy jumps to 1079 – that’s a lot of water moving around. It’s still a marginal forecast, and with that size, it’s really only for the guys who know what they’re doing. The crowd situation at Kawana Beach can be a bit of a factor, so it might get a bit busy if the word gets out.
The following week, Tuesday, July 28th, the morning offers a tiny window. A 3ft swell from the East, but with a very long 11-second period, which shows some maturity. The combined energy is a weak 227. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it might be the cleanest it gets for the whole forecast, but it’s just too small for a proper session. Still, a long-period swell like that can produce a nice little wave at the right tide.
Overall, it’s a poor run for Kawana Beach. The biggest swell we see hits over 13ft on Saturday, July 18th, but with a fresh cross-shore wind and a lumpy cross-chop, that’s a washing machine. That kind of setup, with the strong winds and messy conditions, honestly looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 9 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 1024 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:27AM1.40m | 9:07PM2.12m | 9:17AM1.41m | 9:52PM2.04m | 10:06AM1.41m | 10:35PM1.91m | 10:57AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.74m | 11:51AM1.37m | 00:00AM1.57m | 12:50PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.40m | 1:58PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56AM0.35m | 2:22PM0.13m | 3:42AM0.33m | 3:10PM0.17m | 4:26AM0.33m | 3:59PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.35m | 4:48PM0.37m | 5:51AM0.38m | 5:41PM0.50m | 6:35AM0.41m | 6:40PM0.63m | 7:20AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 37 | — | 10 | 1024 | 1591 | 1706 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1143 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 39 | 464 | 544 | 447 | 436 | 573 | 641 | 728 | 19 | 3332 | 3084 | 1055 | 1543 | 1967 | 2716 | 2806 | 1816 | 1437 | 1082 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 435 | 207 | 207 | 591 | 711 | 166 | 548 | 791 | 422 | 883 | 920 | 812 | 838 | 744 | 482 | 303 | 303 | 166 | 38 | 166 |
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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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