Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Issued: 3 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
320
343
343
182
144
112
100
136
50
48
29
27
41
44
44
50
42
115
170
273
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
N
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
5
W
5
NE
10
WSW
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
S
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:02PM1.99m
11:21AM1.30m
11:53PM1.86m
12:26PM1.29m
00:46AM1.71m
1:36PM1.31m
1:40AM1.56m
2:44PM1.36m
2:34AM1.44m
3:46PM1.43m
3:26AM1.34m
4:40PM1.52m
4:17AM1.28m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.31m
5:47AM0.46m
5:06PM0.42m
6:41AM0.47m
6:07PM0.53m
7:33AM0.47m
7:17PM0.63m
8:23AM0.47m
8:32PM0.70m
9:10AM0.45m
9:44PM0.73m
9:54AM0.41m
10:49PM0.73m
10:36AM0.37m
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:01
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
 mm
2
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
21
19
19
21
20
20
18
18
17
21
21
16
18
17
16
18
17
16
17
Feels °C
19
20
19
18
19
22
21
21
18
17
17
18
18
11
15
15
15
15
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.2
ENE
11
1.2
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.9
NE
5
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
E
10
0.4
NE
7
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.9
SE
5
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
381
320
343
343
182
42
112
100
136
22
20
29
16
17
18
13
8
42
7
12
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
8
0.8
E
11
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.1
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
NE
7
0.4
E
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
4
2
2
4
1
144
23
15
2
50
48
19
27
20
17
15
7
7
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
2
1
3
2
2
2
6
8
26
15
15
14
13
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1
NNE
5
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1
SE
5
0.3
SW
3
1.3
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
21
23
44
51
1
1
1
41
44
44
50
1
115
170
273
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
4
4
3
0
3
0
37
5
0
3
166
4
161
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
2
3
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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.

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