
Surf Forecasts:
Kawana Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kawana Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kawana Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wed 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | NE 6 | ESE 11 | NE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 63 | 88 | 80 | 96 | 92 | 112 | 93 | 72 | 149 | 188 | 315 | 569 | 623 | 503 | 539 | 913 | 729 | 1946 | 685 | 792 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:17AM1.24m | 9:49PM1.88m | 9:57AM1.24m | 10:24PM1.83m | 10:39AM1.25m | 11:00PM1.76m | 11:25AM1.26m | 11:39PM1.67m | 12:17PM1.30m | 00:23AM1.57m | 1:20PM1.35m | 1:15AM1.47m | 2:32PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51AM0.46m | 3:04PM0.31m | 4:27AM0.45m | 3:41PM0.36m | 5:03AM0.45m | 4:22PM0.43m | 5:40AM0.45m | 5:07PM0.50m | 6:19AM0.45m | 6:01PM0.58m | 7:03AM0.45m | 7:07PM0.66m | 7:54AM0.43m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 9 |
25 | 47 | 88 | 75 | 64 | 92 | 112 | 93 | 72 | 103 | 63 | 63 | 39 | 63 | 87 | 55 | 276 | 29 | 869 | 685 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | E 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 13 | NE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | — | — | NE 9 | — |
101 | 63 | 15 | 80 | 96 | 43 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 87 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 6 | E 16 | E 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 5 | 22 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SW 3 | SE 12 |
45 | 52 | 35 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 57 | 149 | 188 | 315 | 569 | 623 | 503 | 539 | 913 | 729 | 1946 | 3 | 792 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 161 | 207 | 435 | 303 | 920 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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.










