Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Kawana Beach are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so let’s not beat around the bush.

Right off the bat, the outlook is a blank run. The first couple of days are a total write-off. Tuesday morning kicks off with a messy 5 ft swell from the SE, but with a 16 mph cross-on wind, it’s choppy and ugly. That’s the pattern for most of the first week. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The only real pulse of energy comes through Thursday morning, with the swell jumping to 8 ft and the combined energy hitting 502 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s accompanied by a strong 22 mph cross-on wind and rain. The period is short, just 6 seconds, so it’s all wind swell and no shape. This is definitely a setup for kite surfing, not paddle surfing. The afternoon sees similar conditions, with 8 ft swell and 872 energy, but it’s still blown out.

Friday and Saturday keep the pattern going: chest-to-head-high swell (7 ft to 6 ft) but with those persistent cross-on winds. The period bumps up to 7-8 seconds, which is a little better, but the wind just ruins it. For a beginner, anything over 5 ft is already getting big, and with the chop, it’s not safe.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Sunday through to the following Wednesday, the swell drops off to 3 ft or less, with weak energy under 108. The wind stays messy, mostly cross-on or onshore. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning the 19th where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3 ft with a very long period of 13 seconds – that’s a groundswell, but there’s no power to it. The combined energy is just 8, so it’s a total flat spell.

After that, the last few days of the outlook are tiny and messy, with onshore winds and barely any swell. The period on the 22nd and 23rd drops to 4-5 seconds, which is just junk.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. The whole 16 days are a bust. This is a period where the forecast can change, but as it stands, you’d be better off staying home or looking for a different hobby. The consistent poor conditions are pretty normal for Kawana Beach when the wind is in the SE.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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