Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Issued: 9 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.6° C

1.3°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.9
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
143
170
195
50
115
81
270
188
99
61
55
77
69
65
100
83
66
75
64
60
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
ESE
5
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
5
W
5
SE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
High Tide
5:04AM1.24m
6:11PM1.70m
5:49AM1.23m
6:50PM1.78m
6:33AM1.23m
7:27PM1.85m
7:15AM1.24m
8:04PM1.89m
7:57AM1.24m
8:39PM1.92m
8:37AM1.24m
9:14PM1.91m
9:17AM1.24m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.70m
11:16AM0.33m
00:34AM0.66m
11:55AM0.29m
1:17AM0.61m
12:34PM0.27m
1:58AM0.56m
1:12PM0.25m
2:37AM0.51m
1:49PM0.26m
3:14AM0.48m
2:26PM0.28m
3:51AM0.46m
3:04PM0.31m
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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5:04
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
3
1
1
4
7
4
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
18
19
19
18
18
17
16
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
20
20
18
20
20
Feels °C
14
15
15
15
16
15
13
15
15
16
17
17
16
17
17
17
20
20
18
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1
E
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.2
E
7
0.6
SE
12
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
SE
8
1
E
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
9
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
Energy kJ
60
50
75
50
124
114
99
24
32
44
69
58
46
80
59
53
43
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.3
ESE
14
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
49
39
81
90
10
26
61
55
23
20
65
100
83
65
75
64
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
1
17
58
3
14
40
24
59
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SSE
5
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
245
143
170
195
43
115
24
270
188
87
61
40
77
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
38
38
38
4
4
5
4
38
38
4
4
38
4
4
4
0
4
4
0
0
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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