Kawana Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.71° S 153.14° E

Issued: 3 am 27 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
1.5
ESE
6
1
SE
9
1.2
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SE
11
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.2
E
8
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
159
152
100
123
115
109
142
126
232
71
171
115
81
99
118
118
125
176
132
136
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
10
SW
10
SSE
5
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
9:49PM1.88m
9:57AM1.24m
10:24PM1.83m
Low Tide
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
4:27AM0.45m
3:41PM0.36m
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
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
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
 mm
3
8
2
4
3
3
1
4
1
2
Temp °C
19
17
16
17
17
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
18
18
20
20
19
22
21
19
Feels °C
15
13
14
14
14
14
17
16
15
18
18
17
17
18
19
21
21
21
21
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
8
0.3
ESE
14
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
SE
10
0.7
ESE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
8
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.2
E
8
1.1
ENE
7
1
NE
7
Energy kJ
58
39
39
77
123
115
61
2
14
69
71
171
115
81
99
118
118
125
176
132
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
13
0.1
E
10
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.7
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1
17
60
2
36
37
20
12
13
32
12
19
53
56
59
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
E
17
0.2
E
15
Energy kJ
3
33
35
24
2
6
25
5
2
9
5
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
1.5
ESE
6
1
SE
9
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
3
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
92
159
152
100
119
87
109
142
126
232
1
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
37
38
4
4
38
4
37
38
156
3
4
0
4
4
0
4
10
0
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
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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