
Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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's on the cards for Kawana Beach over the next couple of weeks. I've got to be straight with you – the forecast is a bit of a tough one to read. We're looking at a long stretch of less-than-ideal conditions, so patience is going to be the name of the game.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't appear until Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. Even then, it's a small one. We're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE, but the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That's a major positive for a clean surface, but with such a small swell and a period of 9 seconds, the wave energy is weak (104). It's really just a chance to get the board wet in clean conditions, not a day to get excited about.
The pattern continues with very ordinary conditions. A slight bump in swell comes through on Wednesday the 5th, with the morning showing 3 ft from the E at 10 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-shore, keeping it messy. The combined energy is still modest (168). The afternoon sees the swell drop back down.
We then grind through a full week of poor surf. The wind is consistently cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell stays small and weak. The combined energy values are almost all below 100 for days, which is a real sign of a flat spell. There's a window on Monday the 10th where the wind swings to a light cross-offshore (W and SW), offering some clean conditions with a 3 ft E swell, but the energy is still only moderate (174 and 156). It's surfable, but very ordinary.
The period from the 11th to the 14th of August is a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is onshore, and the energy is next to nothing. It's a proper flat spell.
Things get a little more interesting, but not in a good way, as we head into the second week. On the 15th and 16th of August, the swell size picks up. We see a 5 ft SSE swell on the Saturday afternoon and a 5 ft ESE swell on the Sunday afternoon. The combined energy jumps to 208 and then a strong 457, showing there's a lot more water moving. However, the period is short (5 to 7 seconds), and the wind is cross-onshore. This is a messy, lumpy, and probably pretty unpleasant mix. At 5 ft with a short period and onshore wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most.
So, the best of a bad bunch? I'd have to point to that Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. The glassy conditions are a rare treat, but it's tiny. The other slight highlight is the morning of Monday the 10th of August, with a clean 3 ft E swell from a light cross-offshore breeze. That's about as good as it gets. For the rest, it's a long wait for something that never really comes together.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
136 | 94 | 104 | 67 | 47 | 71 | 156 | 96 | 70 | 48 | 41 | 42 | 75 | 114 | 146 | 157 | 181 | 227 | 201 | 224 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:51AM1.43m | 11:01PM1.61m | 11:40AM1.45m | 11:43PM1.48m | 12:42PM1.46m | 00:34AM1.34m | 1:59PM1.50m | 1:44AM1.21m | 3:25PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.15m | 4:39PM1.72m | 4:40AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.42m | 5:27AM0.35m | 5:39PM0.53m | 6:10AM0.37m | 6:46PM0.64m | 7:03AM0.39m | 8:20PM0.71m | 8:11AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.69m | 9:28AM0.37m | 11:19PM0.60m | 10:40AM0.30m | 00:19AM0.49m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
85 | 67 | 104 | 67 | 34 | 71 | 156 | 96 | 70 | 48 | 41 | 42 | 75 | 114 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 201 | 224 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
136 | 94 | 29 | 30 | 47 | 37 | 6 | 37 | 44 | 31 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 19 | E 18 | E 18 | E 17 | E 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | — | E 15 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
128 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 146 | 157 | 181 | 227 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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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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