Surf Forecasts:
Kitchen Windows surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 11s period, S swell with 8,149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kitchen Windows this week:
The surf forecast for Kitchen Windows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kitchen Windows in the next 16 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kitchen Windows over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
We’re looking at Kitchen Windows, a beach and reef setup that’s going to get some solid juice. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
First real action is Tuesday the 4th of August. Tuesday morning, clean 5ft swell from the southwest, 12-second period, light north wind at 6 mph, cross-off. Energy is 1032 – that’s moderate. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are only “sometimes,” so you might score. Tuesday afternoon stays clean, 5ft, 11-second period, energy at 826.
Wednesday the 5th starts with a smaller 3ft swell but a very long 15-second period from the SSW. That’s groundswell, perfect for the reef. Morning is clean, light north wind, energy at 871. Wednesday afternoon the swell jumps to 6ft, 16-second period from the SW, but the wind picks up to a moderate southwest breeze at 9 mph. Still cross-off and clean, energy at 1734 (strong).
Thursday the 6th is the big one. Thursday morning, 12ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, light cross wind from the south at 3 mph. Energy is 4062 (very strong). That’s huge – experts only. Thursday afternoon is the real standout: 10ft from the SW, 13-second period, clean cross-off wind from the southwest at 9 mph, energy at 3354. This is as good as it gets.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th keep the swell solid, 8ft to 8ft, with clean conditions Saturday morning and afternoon. Saturday afternoon especially: 8ft, 13-second period, light southwest wind, cross-off, clean, energy at 1982. Brilliant.
Sunday the 9th gets messy. Strong winds, heavy rain, 10ft to 13ft, but the wind is fresh and cross, making it lumpy. That’s more for kite surfing. This messy pattern continues into the next week until the 13th.
The next clean window is Friday the 14th of August. Morning, 10ft from the ESE, 13-second period, light cross breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, energy at 3746. It’s a bit crossed up but rideable. Saturday the 15th morning is a gem: 7ft from the ESE, 10-second period, offshore wind from the northwest at 6 mph, clean. Energy at 2003.
Then Monday the 17th morning is glassy – zero wind, 8ft from the ESE, 8-second period, energy at 1116. And Tuesday the 18th morning is also glassy, 5ft from the SW, 12-second period, energy at 1174. Excellent for experienced surfers.
Best bets: Thursday afternoon the 6th and Saturday afternoon the 8th. The glassy days at the end are also well worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 570 | 471 | 303 | 372 | 1412 | 1863 | 4228 | 3264 | 2183 | 2166 | 3325 | 4394 | 2686 | 2073 | 3061 | 2968 | 2419 | 6367 | 6572 | 5600 | 1430 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.52m | 7:22AM1.28m | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:17AM1.16m | 8:59PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.35m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:39AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 459 | 342 | 294 | 284 | 1412 | 1863 | 4228 | 3264 | 2183 | 2166 | 3325 | 4394 | 2686 | 2073 | 3061 | 2968 | 68 | 2547 | 1789 | — | 1430 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 12 | E 9 | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | 570 | 471 | 303 | 372 | 231 | 148 | 115 | 90 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 69 | 94 | 1744 | 61 | — | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 99 | 220 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 46 | — | — | 120 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2419 | 6367 | 6572 | 5600 | 1080 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200 | 2171 | 2149 | 643 | 183 | 142 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kitchen Windows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kitchen Windows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kitchen Windows 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 (Kitchen Windows) 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).
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