Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at what’s on offer for Kawana Beach. Honestly, for the first few days, it’s pretty grim. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and there’s hardly any energy in the water. You’re looking at at least a week of tough conditions before anything surfable turns up.
The water temp is about 68°, which is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a 5ft swell out of the east, with a 8-second period. The wind is light and offshore out of the southwest, so the waves should be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 294. This spot is fairly consistent, and the swell direction matches the ideal ESE angle. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so there will be a few people out, but nothing crazy. This is the standout of the whole outlook.
After that, things drop off again. A couple of mornings have glassy conditions but only knee-high waves. The second week is mostly tiny, weak, and choppy. There’s a moment on Wednesday morning, August 12th, with flat glassy conditions and a 2ft swell from the NNE, but it’s barely worth a mention.
So, if you’re planning a session, lock in that Monday morning, August 3rd. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the best you’re going to get. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game. Things can change, but right now, the ocean’s not playing ball.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 32 | 62 | 71 | 128 | 147 | 72 | 132 | 155 | 361 | 303 | 212 | 249 | 227 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.85m | 7:40AM1.25m | 8:12PM1.89m | 8:18AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.90m | 8:54AM1.35m | 9:17PM1.87m | 9:30AM1.38m | 9:50PM1.81m | 10:09AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.73m | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.41m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:43AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.22m | 3:14AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.24m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:02PM0.34m | 4:50AM0.33m | 4:46PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | NE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 38 | 32 | 21 | 71 | 45 | 44 | 55 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 40 | 249 | 227 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | — | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 35 | 9 | 15 | 16 | — | 8 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 16 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | S 15 | S 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | E 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 17 | — | 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 62 | 56 | 128 | 147 | 72 | 132 | 155 | 361 | 303 | 212 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 166 | 86 | 86 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 37 | 38 | 4 | 166 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 161 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 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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