Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.2°C
1.0° 

Kawana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kawana Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NNE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Kawana Beach are mostly a write-off. We’ve got a long, dry spell of nothing worth paddling out for, stretching from now all the way through to the middle of the month. The energy is just pathetic, and the wind is all over the shop. But hang in there, because there is one tiny window right at the tail end that might just save our sanity.

Kicking off Thursday morning, September 3rd, we’ve got tiny 1ft easterly swells with a 9-second period and a combined energy of only 52 – that’s weak, mate. The water’s 68° and a bit colder than usual for this time of year. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, so it’s clean, but honestly, it’s just surfable, nothing more. That afternoon, the wind swings around and picks up, turning it into a messy cross-shore mess with onshore chop. Don’t bother.

Friday the 4th offers a glimmer in the morning – 1ft easterly swell, glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze. The combined energy is a measly 48. It’s clean, but so small you’ll be doing more floating than riding. That afternoon, the cross-onshore wind chops it up again.

Saturday the 5th is a dead loss. Morning is glassy but with a pathetic 1.0ft swell and only 27 units of energy. You’d be better off at the pub. The afternoon kicks up a messy northerly wind that just ruins what little wave there is.

From there, it’s grim. Sunday the 6th through to Tuesday the 15th of September is a long, painful stretch. The swell never gets over 3ft most days, and when it does get a pulse, like on Tuesday the 8th with 5ft to 7ft SE swell, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, creating lumpy, poor surf. The combined energy hits 396 in the afternoon on the 8th, which is moderate, but it’s all slop. The same story repeats – bigger swell, but onshore wind ruins it. Wednesday the 9th, Thursday the 10th, and Friday the 11th all see similar setups: SE/ESE swell from 4ft up to 6ft, but strong, cross-onshore winds and rainy conditions. The wave comment says it all – “poor surf conditions.” For the beach break here, with that wind and chop, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Even the mornings that are clean, like Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, have tiny 2ft to 3ft easterly swells and combined energy below 100. Ordinary.

Now, here’s the standout – Friday the 18th of September. That afternoon, we finally get something to talk about. Kawana Beach picks up a 7ft south-easterly swell with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 421 – that’s a solid pulse! The wind is offshore from the west, then swings cross-offshore from the north, which will keep it clean. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. It’s a bigger swell, over 8ft? No, it’s 7ft, but at that size, it’s going to be punchy – best for experienced surfers. The period is short though, at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and won’t have that long, drawn-out line, but with the right wind, it’ll still be fun. If you can wait, that Friday arvo is your go.

The morning of Friday the 18th is worth a mention too – 5ft SE swell with a light offshore westerly, clean, but the energy is only 125, so it’s not as punchy. Still, a good warm-up for the afternoon.

So, bottom line: the next two weeks are a flat, windy mess. Save your energy for Friday the 18th of September, especially the afternoon. That’s the one that’s got me excited.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
1.1
NE
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.7
NNE
5
0.3
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9
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NNE
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0.3
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10
0.3
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NNE
5
0.8
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5
0.6
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8
0.5
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8
0.5
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8
1.6
SE
6
2.1
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.5
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6
1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
44
47
27
27
21
15
54
17
17
48
37
44
33
31
154
371
161
108
136
214
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
25
NNE
15
NNW
5
ESE
15
NE
15
NW
5
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
25
S
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
W
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
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Wind State
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cross-on
High Tide
12:16PM1.57m
00:06AM1.19m
1:39PM1.56m
1:31AM1.07m
3:12PM1.61m
3:24AM1.05m
4:28PM1.72m
4:45AM1.14m
5:28PM1.83m
5:45AM1.27m
6:18PM1.91m
6:34AM1.41m
7:02PM1.94m
Low Tide
6:40PM0.65m
6:25AM0.38m
8:28PM0.70m
7:44AM0.43m
10:08PM0.63m
9:18AM0.41m
11:16PM0.51m
10:35AM0.33m
00:07AM0.39m
11:37AM0.24m
00:49AM0.29m
12:29PM0.16m
1:26AM0.22m
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Feels °C
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25
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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.

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