Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.8° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Kawana Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a pretty tough run ahead. We’re looking at a long stretch of mainly poor conditions, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We start off Monday the 14th and it’s a write-off. Small 3ft east swell with a short period of 6 seconds, weak energy (79), and a cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. Not worth suiting up.

Tuesday the 15th morning is the first real glimmer. We’ve got a tiny 3ft east swell, period still short at 6 seconds, and energy is low (56). But the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive, and it’ll be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at Kawana Beach, so if you’re learning or just want to sit out there in the calm, this is your window. Don’t expect much push.

From Tuesday afternoon onwards, it’s a long, bleak stretch. Wednesday the 16th afternoon sees a jump in size to 8ft from the SE, with period at 7 seconds and energy ramping up to 490 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 35 km/h. It’s lumpy, choppy, and poor. This pattern of onshore winds and messy surf continues day after day. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are similar: solid 6ft to 7ft swell, but chopped up. For a beach break like Kawana, this is looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

We get a tiny break in the wind on Saturday the 19th morning – 2ft SE swell with a light cross-shore, but the energy is weak (73). It’s still poor conditions, just less messy. Sunday the 20th is flat and poor.

The next real standout is on Thursday the 24th. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the ESE, period stretching to 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 528 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNE. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. The longer period will give the waves more shape and energy, though at a beach break it might be a bit straight. Still, with clean conditions and a moderate swell, this is your best chance for a decent session. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect company.

Friday the 25th sees clean conditions again with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops to 3ft from the east, and the energy is low (171). Surfable, but ordinary.

The very end of the outlook, Monday the 28th morning, gives us another glassy window. It’s a small 3ft east swell, period 7 seconds, energy low (93). Clean, but tiny.

So to sum it up: the best bet is Thursday the 24th with a moderate, longer-period ESE swell and clean cross-shore winds. Tuesday the 15th morning and Monday the 28th morning offer glassy, clean conditions but very small waves. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off, with a lot of onshore wind and poor surf. It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change.

Stay tuned, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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48
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38
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41
386
817
334
371
382
175
132
89
78
37
26
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22
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NE
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NE
15
NNE
15
NNW
30
SSE
35
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High Tide
9:56PM1.45m
10:36AM1.58m
10:26PM1.30m
11:21AM1.50m
10:57PM1.15m
12:16PM1.42m
11:35PM1.02m
1:28PM1.37m
00:41AM0.91m
2:50PM1.37m
2:53AM0.88m
3:55PM1.42m
Low Tide
4:04PM0.39m
4:07AM0.25m
4:46PM0.52m
4:39AM0.31m
5:37PM0.65m
5:13AM0.38m
6:47PM0.74m
5:55AM0.46m
8:33PM0.76m
6:57AM0.54m
10:01PM0.70m
8:28AM0.57m
10:55PM0.61m
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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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