Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.0° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm not gonna lie to you—this stretch ahead is a real test of patience. The 16-day window is mostly a write-off, with only a few fleeting moments that are worth paddling out for. There's a big gap of nothing much from now until the end of August, and then a slight glimmer of hope on the horizon.

The best option on offer is Kawana Beach, but it's a classic case of timing being everything. The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

Let's start with the only real standout. On Friday, September 4th, the morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We've got a 5ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a moderate combined wave energy of 499. The wind is swinging cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. It's not huge, but after a long run of junk, this is your best chance at a decent wave.

Before that, it's a slog. The week of August 25th offers a couple of glassy mornings with waist-high 3ft E swell, but the energy is weak (around 105-125). The wind is light offshore on the morning of the 26th, with a clean cross-off from the N at 6 mph, making it surfable but very ordinary. On Thursday, August 27th, the morning sees a bump in swell to 5ft from the ENE and a jump in energy to 411, but it's a cross-shore wind, so expect a bit of chop.

The crowd profile at Kawana Beach is "sometimes" busy, so you might see a few others out on those clean windows, especially on the 4th of September.

The final week fades out. Saturday, September 6th, the morning has a slight offshore wind from the W at 3 mph, offering a clean 3ft ENE swell, but the energy is low (172). By the afternoon, the wind turns onshore, and the swell drops to 2ft by Sunday morning, with energy down to 90. That's the end of the road.

Honestly, it's a tough beat. Focus on that Friday, September 4th morning, and make the most of the glassy windows on the 25th and 26th if you're desperate. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
7
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0.9
ENE
7
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ENE
8
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ENE
8
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E
7
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
109
86
105
99
109
91
105
167
172
155
118
117
145
76
143
135
109
93
109
113
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
S
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
5
ENE
5
E
15
NE
15
N
10
SSW
10
ENE
5
W
5
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
5
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
4:36PM1.46m
4:27AM0.97m
5:23PM1.55m
5:23AM1.05m
6:01PM1.64m
6:07AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:45AM1.24m
7:09PM1.80m
7:20AM1.34m
7:40PM1.84m
7:53AM1.43m
8:12PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:23PM0.67m
10:18AM0.45m
00:04AM0.57m
11:10AM0.39m
00:38AM0.48m
11:54AM0.33m
1:08AM0.39m
12:33PM0.27m
1:36AM0.32m
1:10PM0.22m
2:04AM0.26m
1:47PM0.20m
2:33AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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