Kiddies Corner Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.60° S 151.33° E

Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kiddies Corner sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.8° 

Kiddies Corner surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kiddies Corner surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kiddies Corner in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right off the bat, things are looking pretty grim for the next few days. Kiddies Corner is the only spot in the mix, and we’ve got a run of poor surf conditions that stretches from Wednesday the 12th right through to the end of the third week of August. Plenty of those days are a write-off, but there are a couple of windows where it cleans up, so let’s dig in.

We start Wednesday afternoon, the 12th, with a weak 3ft southerly swell and a 9-second period. The combined energy is a modest 182. Winds are light offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean, but the wave quality is just ordinary. Not much to get excited about.

Thursday the 13th gets worse – the swell gets a bit punchier on Thursday afternoon, hitting 5ft from the south, but the wind switches cross-onshore, turning it choppy and messy. No good.

Friday morning the 14th is the first real highlight in this entire run. The swell drops back to 4ft from the south, still 9 seconds, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the west at just 5 km/h. The water temp is 63°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is a clean, workable little window for a beginner-friendly spot. The combined energy is a moderate 255. This is the best we’ll see for a while.

After that, it’s back to the grind. Saturday the 15th through Monday the 17th are all poor – onshore winds, rising swell, and a messy ocean. The swell peaks around 5ft on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, but with short periods and cross-onshore wind, it’s not worth paddling out for.

There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendation. Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th stay poor, with weak easterly swells and onshore wind. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are still poor, though Saturday afternoon shows a bit of hope: a 4ft ENE swell with 9 seconds and cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is 201, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the second standout, but it’s small and the period is just average.

Now, for the long-range stuff – hold onto your board. Monday the 24th of August brings a real pulse. Monday morning sees a 6ft southerly swell at 10 seconds, with offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 594. That’s a solid step up. By Monday afternoon, it gets even bigger: 7ft from the south at 11 seconds, with energy exploding to 1755. That’s a strong, powerful swell. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll have a bit of chop, but for experienced surfers, this is the standout of the entire forecast. This is big, powerful groundswell – not for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be a proper session.

Tuesday the 25th morning cleans up nicely with a 3ft southerly swell at 10 seconds and light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is 245, and it’s clean. A good follow-up to the big day.

After that, it fades fast. Wednesday the 26th is tiny and glassy – 1ft from the south – and Thursday the 27th brings a bumpy 6ft southerly swell but with choppy cross-onshore wind. Not worth it.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Monday the 24th of August with that 7ft southerly groundswell at Kiddies Corner. The second best is Friday morning the 14th, with clean, small waves for the beginners. Everything else is a wait-and-see.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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0.9
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9
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
7
1.4
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9
1.3
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8
1.1
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9
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7
1.2
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0.9
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7
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
86
87
304
224
198
127
117
227
333
203
197
199
192
206
178
173
141
72
152
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
5
W
15
ESE
5
SW
10
S
20
S
10
SE
15
SSE
15
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15
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20
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20
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15
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15
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15
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off
cross-off
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High Tide
7:57PM1.95m
8:37AM1.46m
8:44PM1.89m
9:22AM1.49m
9:29PM1.79m
10:06AM1.49m
10:12PM1.65m
10:49AM1.48m
10:55PM1.48m
11:32AM1.45m
11:37PM1.31m
12:17PM1.41m
00:22AM1.15m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.09m
2:23PM0.28m
3:17AM0.08m
3:13PM0.26m
3:58AM0.09m
4:01PM0.26m
4:36AM0.12m
4:50PM0.29m
5:13AM0.17m
5:41PM0.34m
5:50AM0.24m
6:35PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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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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