Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 (Oct 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 333 | 424 | 373 | 289 | 289 | 343 | 295 | 302 | 414 | 373 | 250 | 196 | 244 | 244 | 295 | 202 | 210 | 238 | 163 | 213 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.43m | 3:47AM0.98m | 3:51PM1.47m | 4:37AM1.11m | 4:36PM1.53m | 5:16AM1.26m | 5:16PM1.58m | 5:51AM1.43m | 5:53PM1.62m | 6:26AM1.59m | 6:29PM1.65m | 7:03AM1.75m | 7:06PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:05PM0.57m | 9:01AM0.64m | 10:43PM0.49m | 10:07AM0.58m | 11:14PM0.40m | 10:59AM0.51m | 11:43PM0.32m | 11:44AM0.43m | 00:13AM0.24m | 12:27PM0.37m | 00:43AM0.18m | 1:10PM0.32m | 1:16AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | 9 | 289 | 289 | 343 | 295 | 302 | 318 | — | 250 | — | 244 | — | 295 | 202 | 210 | 238 | 163 | 129 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 333 | 424 | 373 | — | — | — | — | — | 414 | 373 | — | 196 | — | 244 | — | — | — | — | 106 | 213 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 166 | 166 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1372 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
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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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