Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 697 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 52 | 104 | 75 | 60 | 141 | 299 | 167 | 253 | 395 | 531 | 584 | 453 | 464 | 406 | 316 | 365 | 241 | 198 | 177 | 127 | |
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 | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:25PM1.91m | 9:42AM1.54m | 10:02PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.51m | 10:37PM1.60m | 11:12AM1.47m | 11:10PM1.42m | 12:03PM1.41m | 11:44PM1.26m | 1:05PM1.36m | 00:24AM1.12m | 2:22PM1.35m | 1:26AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.14m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:42PM0.23m | 4:23AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.36m | 4:57AM0.31m | 5:12PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.36m | 6:04PM0.64m | 6:12AM0.41m | 7:15PM0.75m | 6:59AM0.45m | 8:54PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
20 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 15 | 316 | 186 | 241 | 198 | 177 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
26 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 51 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 9 |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 12 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — |
— | 52 | 104 | 75 | 60 | 141 | 299 | 167 | 253 | 395 | 531 | 584 | 453 | 464 | 406 | 221 | 365 | 168 | 84 | 93 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 38 | 87 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 38 | 38 | 396 | 219 | 38 | 166 | 166 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sunshine Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Kawana Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sunshine Coast, consider staying in Mooloolaba which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Sunshine Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sunshine Coast which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Buderim, Caloundra and Caboolture.











