Kawana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the cards for the local stretch.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The truth is, the next few days are looking pretty average for any proper paddle session. The beach is exposed to the east, and we’re seeing a weak, short-period windswell trickling in. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too crazy.

The real standout window is actually Sunday morning, the 9th. That’s the one to circle. The wind drops to dead calm, glassy conditions, and we’ve got a 3ft east swell with a 9-second period pushing in. The combined energy is moderate at 214. For a beginner-friendly spot like Kawana Beach, that’s about as clean and inviting as it gets. The swell direction is pretty much bang on from the east, which is what this place likes to see. Just keep in mind, it’s a fairly consistent spot, so you’ll get waves, but it can get a little busy sometimes.

Monday morning the 10th brings a bit of a spike in size, with a 4ft swell from the north-northeast, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is only moderate (210) and the direction isn’t ideal. Not a total write-off, but not the best of the run.

From Tuesday the 11th onward, the swell drops back into the 1ft to 2ft range for a long stretch, with very weak energy readings (under 115). The wind stays mostly clean in the mornings, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. There’s a dead run of small, poor surf from the 12th all the way through the 16th.

Then, things get a bit wild. From the 17th of August, the swell jumps up to 7ft and bigger, but the wind turns nasty – fresh, gusty cross-onshore from the south and southeast, with rain and storms. The combined energy spikes into the 300s and 400s, and by the 20th it’s up over 1800 (very strong energy). That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is just ruining it. The waves will be big, lumpy, and choppy – not a paddle surfer’s friend. Honestly, with that much wind and size, this setup looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The period stays under 11 seconds, which is a mix of windswell and groundswell, but the conditions are just too messy to recommend.

Bottom line: If you want a clean wave, your best bet is Sunday morning, August 9th at Kawana Beach. It’s small, but it’s glassy. The rest of the 16 days are either too small, too windy, or too ugly to chase.

Rusty.

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