Kawana Beach surf break

Kawana Beach surfForecast / QLD – Sunshine Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 AEST
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Kawana Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kawana Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
ESE
1.6
E
2.1
E
2.4
ESE
2.2
ESE
2
E
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)855665886888888888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)434437247141211899184504637540496449416377346270291227127
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
20
E
25
SE
15
SE
15
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
E
10
E
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononcross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
1.07
5:39AM
1.63
5:33PM
1.14
6:19AM
1.74
6:19PM
1.23
6:54AM
1.85
6:58PM
1.33
7:28AM
1.93
7:34PM
1.43
8:01AM
1.98
8:10PM
1.53
8:34AM
2.00
8:45PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:35AM
0.80
10:31PM
0.53
12:19PM
0.70
11:23PM
0.48
12:54PM
0.60
12:08AM
0.41
1:26PM
0.51
12:48AM
0.34
1:56PM
0.44
1:27AM
0.29
2:25PM
0.38
2:05AM
0.25
2:55PM
0.34
2:44AM
0.25
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--
Sunset-6:32--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:29-
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--22101892818202619532------
Temp. °C292625242324262524232223242523252523252522
Feels °C (?)282827252326272523222221222321222323252522
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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 12 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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