Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 29 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: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 193 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 5s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.
| 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 | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.
First things first, it’s a rough start. From Sunday the 30th of August all the way through to the afternoon of Monday the 7th of September, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is small, the wind is mostly junk, and the conditions are just poor. It’s a real flat spell.
The first glimmer of hope is on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September at Kawana Beach. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the east, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, making it clean. The combined energy is weak, only 99. This is a longboard or foamie session for the beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The best of the whole run is the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NW, and the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the NE. The energy is even weaker at 67. It’s knee-high, but it’s clean. The glassy conditions are a major positive; it’ll look far better than the size suggests.
After that, it’s back to the flat stuff. The afternoon of Saturday the 5th of September sees a strong north wind at 30 km/h, kicking up a messy 5ft windswell from the NNE, but the period is a short 5 seconds. That’s choppy, blown-out, and messy. Not for a paddle surfer; kites might have a look at that.
Looking further out, around Thursday the 10th of September, a groundswell shows up in the afternoon with a period of 12 seconds from the SE, giving a combined energy of 121 – that’s moderate energy. But the swell height is only 2ft and the wind is onshore. It’s there, but it’s not clean.
The only standout is that glassy morning on the 3rd of September. It’s tiny, but it’s clean. Don’t get excited about anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 141 | 98 | 66 | 80 | 58 | 50 | 50 | 117 | 92 | 66 | 42 | 45 | 57 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 67 | 18 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:17PM1.74m | 9:41AM1.61m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM0.23m | 3:33AM0.21m | 3:44PM0.30m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 36 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 21 | 117 | 92 | 66 | 42 | 45 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 10 | E 13 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 50 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | E 9 | — | E 19 | E 17 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | NE 8 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NE 6 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | 178 | 141 | 98 | 66 | 80 | 58 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 57 | 5 | 2 | 32 | — | 11 | 67 | 127 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 37 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 401 | 9 | 0 | 163 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 683 | 383 |
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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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