
Surf Forecasts:
Kiddies Corner surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kiddies Corner over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, Kiddies Corner is our only option on the table right now. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, exposed to swell from the south-east. The water’s sitting at about 64°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first half of this week is a bit of a write-off. Monday the 10th is a no-go – we’ve got a solid 6ft ENE swell (energy 477), but that nasty north-northwest wind at 22 mph is just ripping across it, leaving it choppy and messy. It’s not worth paddling out. The next few days up to Thursday the 13th are a mixed bag, with some clean windows but nothing that'll get you truly fired up. On Tuesday the 11th afternoon, there’s a late save: a 4ft south swell with a decent 12-second period (energy 517) and a light westerly offshore wind at 6 mph. The waves will be clean, with some good shape, and it should be fun for a longboard or a fish if you can get out after work.
The standout window in this whole run is Thursday the 13th morning. You’ve got a 6ft south swell (energy 627) – that’s the biggest energy of the period – with a south-west breeze at 9 mph that is cross-offshore. It’ll be clean. That swell height is right at the upper limit for beginners, so if you’re less experienced, treat it with respect. For anyone comfortable in bigger surf, this is the best bang for your buck over the next two weeks.
Friday the 14th morning is tidy enough: a 4ft south swell with light offshore wind, but it’s nothing special. Then we hit a long, flat, or poor patch. Saturday the 15th through Monday the 17th is a total mess with onshore winds or tiny, weak swell.
After that, there’s a few mornings that look promising but are a gamble. On Thursday the 20th morning, the wind goes glassy with a 4ft east-southeast swell (energy 218) – that’s a real low-energy wave, more of a small, clean grovel. Saturday the 22nd morning and Sunday the 23rd morning both have glassy conditions again, with a 3-4ft east-northeast swell (period 10 seconds, energy 253-287). The period is good, the swell direction isn’t ideal for this spot (optimum is SE, not ENE), but when it’s glassy, you can’t knock it. Those are your second week looks – less certain this far out, but worth checking the tide.
Overall, if you’re after the best clean surf, set your alarm for Thursday morning the 13th. If you miss that, the glassy mornings in the second week are your only real bet, but keep the expectations mellow.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 21 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 272 | 78 | 66 | 469 | 345 | 184 | 106 | 90 | 431 | 541 | 219 | 194 | 225 | 143 | 47 | 92 | 101 | 160 | 82 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.89m | 6:59AM1.33m | 7:07PM1.94m | 7:50AM1.40m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.40m | 1:01AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.36m | 1:50AM0.12m | 1:31PM0.32m | 2:35AM0.09m | 2:23PM0.28m | 3:17AM0.08m | 3:13PM0.26m | 3:58AM0.09m | 4:01PM0.26m | 4:36AM0.12m | 4:50PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 12 | S 12 |
474 | 272 | 78 | 66 | 469 | 345 | 184 | 106 | 90 | 160 | 541 | 219 | 194 | 225 | 115 | 47 | 92 | 101 | 103 | 47 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NNE 6 | E 13 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 21 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 5 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 48 | 46 | 31 | 52 | 45 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 143 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | N 4 | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 16 | — | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 21 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 20 | ENE 10 | S 13 | E 8 | ENE 10 |
— | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 18 | 5 | 42 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 1 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — |
37 | 44 | 34 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 431 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 160 | 82 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 158 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 502 | 186 |
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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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