
Surf Forecasts:
Kiddies Corner surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, S swell with 1,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kiddies Corner this week:
The surf forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kiddies Corner in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what the swell calendar’s got for us.
We're starting off a bit slow, but the first real surf shows up on Monday, July 27th, at Kiddies Corner. Monday morning is the pick of the early days, with a clean, glassy 4ft south swell rolling in, and the combined energy is moderate (216). The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is glassy, WSW, light, and the place is exposed to the swell. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so the 4ft won't be too daunting. Just keep in mind that crowds are likely here, so get in early.
Monday afternoon the wind goes cross-on and the surf quality drops. Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny, with swell dropping to 2ft and 0.3ft. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, the real standout is shaping up for Thursday, July 30th. Thursday morning at Kiddies Corner is looking excellent. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (687). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW, so the face will be tidy. This is a big step up in size but still manageable for experienced beginners. Thursday afternoon gets a bit too big at 7ft and the wind goes cross-on, making it choppy.
Friday, July 31st, is the best on offer. Kiddies Corner on Friday morning is a beauty. We’ve got a 7ft south swell, 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1031). The wind is cross-off from the SW, keeping it clean. This is a solid, powerful swell, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The size is over 8ft later in the afternoon, so that's expert-only territory.
Saturday morning, August 1st, is still very good with a 5ft SSE swell and clean cross-off wind. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is back to glassy conditions, but the swell is dropping to 4ft.
After that, the second week gets a bit mixed. There's a decent window on Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th, with clean 3ft south swells, nothing huge. From Thursday, August 6th, through to the 10th, the wind is stronger and the swell direction swings to the east, making it less consistent and more choppy. There's a pulse of energy on Saturday, August 8th, with an 8ft east swell, but the wind is cross and rain showers are likely, so it's a messy, powerful one for experts only.
The very end of the window, Tuesday, August 11th, has a fresh offshore wind from the WSW with a 5ft east swell, clean and punchy, but we're a long way out on that call.
So, to wrap it up: the standout is Friday morning, July 31st, at Kiddies Corner. That's the one to circle. Thursday, July 30th, morning is a close second. The rest is a mix of small, clean sessions or bigger, wind-affected days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
203 | 154 | 87 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 71 | 682 | 913 | 1301 | 1029 | 834 | 574 | 512 | 416 | 293 | 269 | 212 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.72m | 7:39AM1.22m | 7:38PM1.76m | 8:16AM1.26m | 8:14PM1.77m | 8:52AM1.30m | 8:50PM1.75m | 9:26AM1.32m | 9:26PM1.70m | 10:01AM1.34m | 10:02PM1.63m | 10:38AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:27PM0.48m | 1:44AM0.28m | 1:09PM0.44m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.17m | 2:29PM0.36m | 3:26AM0.14m | 3:08PM0.33m | 3:58AM0.12m | 3:48PM0.30m | 4:32AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 |
203 | 154 | 87 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 682 | 575 | 1301 | 1029 | 834 | 574 | 512 | 416 | 293 | 269 | 212 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 5 |
1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 64 | 88 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 14 | E 8 | ENE 4 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 13 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 17 | SE 16 |
12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 5 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 71 | — | 913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 125 | 260 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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Information about the Kiddies Corner Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kiddies Corner provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kiddies Corner can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kiddies Corner 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 (Kiddies Corner) 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 Kiddies Corner 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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