Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Issued: 3 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kawana Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C

1.4°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1
ENE
6
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
115
157
74
74
94
77
88
85
55
101
86
90
84
182
94
170
160
117
93
123
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
S
5
E
5
N
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
W
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:27PM1.85m
7:15AM1.24m
8:04PM1.89m
7:57AM1.24m
8:39PM1.92m
8:37AM1.24m
9:14PM1.91m
9:17AM1.24m
9:49PM1.88m
9:57AM1.24m
10:24PM1.83m
10:39AM1.25m
11:00PM1.76m
11:25AM1.26m
Low Tide
1:58AM0.56m
1:12PM0.25m
2:37AM0.51m
1:49PM0.26m
3:14AM0.48m
2:26PM0.28m
3:51AM0.46m
3:04PM0.31m
4:27AM0.45m
3:41PM0.36m
5:03AM0.45m
4:22PM0.43m
5:40AM0.45m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
 mm
6
6
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
18
18
18
19
18
19
19
17
19
19
18
21
21
19
23
22
20
20
19
18
19
Feels °C
16
16
17
17
16
18
17
17
19
19
18
21
21
19
22
22
20
17
16
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
1
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ESE
11
0.7
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
123
115
157
68
48
23
77
34
38
37
101
34
31
84
182
94
170
160
117
93
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
12
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
14
Energy kJ
135
36
13
33
48
88
85
55
29
86
90
80
88
71
25
28
14
42
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.4
ESE
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
8
15
24
2
2
25
9
10
9
3
49
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
SE
3
0.8
SE
4
1.2
SE
6
Energy kJ
95
80
74
74
94
2
5
25
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
38
4
4
161
4
38
4
0
3
4
0
0
10
0
0
9
0
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
4
5
3
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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