Surf Forecasts:
Kiddies Corner surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 4PM. 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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your patch long enough to know what’s worth your time. Let’s cut through the noise.
Right now, Kiddies Corner is the only show in town, and it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first couple of days are a write-off—Thursday morning’s offering a measly 3ft of S swell with a short 7-second period and a cross-off wind that’s making a mess of things. The combined energy is a weak 100, so don’t even bother. Thursday afternoon bumps up to 5ft, but it’s cross-on and choppy, so still a no-go.
Friday morning, 14 August, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops slightly to 4ft from the S, but the period stretches to 9 seconds, and we get a 10 km/h offshore wind from the W. The water’s clean, and the combined energy sits at 240—moderate, but workable. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so that 4ft is perfect for learning. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.
The real standout is Saturday morning, 15 August. A solid 5ft swell from the S, 9-second period, and a light 10 km/h cross-off breeze from the S. The combined energy jumps to 584, which is solid moderate, and the conditions are clean. This is your best bet early on. The wind is light, the waves have a bit of push, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, though crowds are often here, so get in early. The rain showers aren’t going to ruin it.
After that, things go quiet. From Sunday morning through to the end of the week, we’ve got a string of poor conditions—cross-on winds, short periods, and weak energy. There’s a brief glimmer on Wednesday morning, 19 August, with glassy conditions and a 4ft ESE swell, but the period is only 6 seconds and the energy is weak at 130. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday morning, 20 August, is similar—glassy, but tiny 3ft waves with 58 energy.
Then there’s a long gap of nothing much until the second week. From 21 August to 25 August, the swell drops to ankle-snappers, with ENE swells mostly under 3ft and periods around 8-10 seconds. The winds are better—offshore from the W on the 23rd and 24th, and even a glassy moment on the 24th afternoon—but the energy is weak, topping out at 196. It’s ordinary, but if you’re desperate, you could paddle out for a few soft ones.
Now, the tail end of the forecast gets interesting. Wednesday morning, 26 August, sees a jump to 6ft from the S, with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off from the SSW. The combined energy hits 628—solid moderate. But by afternoon, the swell hits 8ft from the S with an 11-second period, and the energy is a massive 1481. That’s strong, and with a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be messy and only for experts. Thursday morning, 27 August, drops back to 6ft from the S, still clean, but again, that’s expert territory. This is promising, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, Saturday morning, 15 August, is your standout. Get on it early. The second week’s bigger swell is a maybe, but don’t bank on it yet.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 |
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86 | 69 | 364 | 191 | 194 | 121 | 84 | 340 | 301 | 203 | 202 | 205 | 175 | 191 | 158 | 153 | 137 | 54 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 17 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ESE 7 | S 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 |
86 | 69 | 364 | 191 | 194 | 121 | 84 | 197 | 68 | 203 | 56 | 10 | 81 | 191 | 55 | 153 | 61 | 54 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 17 | ENE 10 | S 18 | S 17 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 8 | E 7 | S 11 | SE 7 |
45 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 59 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 62 | 31 | 35 | 59 | 35 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 19 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | S 13 | S 15 | E 11 | S 16 | — | S 12 | S 8 | E 9 | S 10 |
3 | — | — | 5 | 28 | 40 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | — | 3 | 19 | 13 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | — |
8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | 301 | — | 202 | 205 | 175 | — | 158 | — | 137 | 36 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 174 | 186 | 186 | 6 | 186 | 186 | 100 | 193 | 7 |
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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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