Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s get into it. The 16-day window for Kawana Beach is a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to start with, and then things get wild, but in a way that’s not really for the average punter. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The first real glimmer of anything worth paddling out for won’t be until Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period, so the energy is pretty weak (63). But the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, and the wave comment says it’s clean. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s surfable for a beginner session. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might have it pretty quiet.
The next morning, Thursday the 3rd, is a similar story. A 1ft, 9-second easterly swell with weak energy (57) and a light cross-offshore wind. Clean, but very small. This is about as good as it gets for the first week. The following days are mostly a write-off with cross-onshore winds and chop.
The real standout… well, it’s a bit of a warning, really. The 12th of September, Saturday morning, we’re looking at a massive 10ft swell from the southeast, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 1411, which is very strong. The wind is moderate cross-onshore, but the file says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. At 10ft, this is for experts only, and even then, Kawana Beach is a beach break, so with a short period swell like that, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The afternoon is similar, with a 10ft swell from the SE, 9-second period, and onshore wind.
The 13th of September, Sunday, the swell drops to 8ft, but it’s still big and the conditions are only marginal. The 11th of September Friday is also a no-go with 10ft swell and cross-onshore winds.
So, to be blunt, the best surf on offer is the tiny, clean waves on the 2nd and 3rd of September for beginners. Everything else is either flat, choppy, or way too big and messy. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | NNE 4 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 27 | 54 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 49 | 41 | 17 | 29 | 38 |
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-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51PM1.64m | 10:23AM1.62m | 10:29PM1.50m | 11:13AM1.60m | 11:12PM1.35m | 12:16PM1.57m | 00:06AM1.19m | 1:39PM1.56m | 1:31AM1.07m | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:24AM1.05m | 4:28PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.23m | 4:30PM0.40m | 4:44AM0.27m | 5:26PM0.53m | 5:28AM0.32m | 6:40PM0.65m | 6:25AM0.38m | 8:28PM0.70m | 7:44AM0.43m | 10:08PM0.63m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 42 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | SE 11 | E 10 | — | E 6 | E 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 17 | — | 1 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 19 | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 61 | 58 | 34 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 11 | — | 54 | 3 | — | — | 21 | 30 | 49 | 60 | 28 | 29 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 37 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 401 | 17 | 0 | 163 | 7 | 6 | 166 | 7 | 163 | 163 | 7 | 9 | 146 | 0 |
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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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