Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:
The surf forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the Kirra situation for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to start with, but there’s a flicker of hope if you’re willing to wait.
The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t pop up until Sunday, August 30th. The whole week before that is just flat or ordinary, with scores too low to bother with. From the 23rd right through to the 29th, it’s a real mixed bag of poor conditions – cross-off, onshore, and even some offshore winds, but the swell is tiny and weak. You’re looking at combined energy sittin’ around 80 to 271 (weak to moderate), with waves barely reachin’ 4 ft and a short period around 7-8 seconds. Not worth wettin’ a wetsuit for.
Then on Sunday, August 30th, we get a little glimpse of life. The morning glass-off with a light ESE breeze is a welcome sight. Swell is 5 ft from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 391 (moderate). It’s surfable, but the conditions are still described as “very ordinary” – so don’t expect perfection. The afternoon holds a bit more size at 5 ft, but the wind shifts to cross-off. It’s clean enough for a session, but it’s not gonna be a day you’ll tell your mates about.
Now, here’s the standout. Monday, August 31st, is where the real potential lies. The morning session is a gift. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a massive 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The combined energy rockets to 1242 (strong to very strong). That energy is a big number. The wind is offshore from the SSE, light at 6 mph, leaving it clean. This is the one to circle. That long period will make the waves at Kirra (a point/groyne) shape up nicely, with long lines and those classic walls. The only downside is that Kirra can get crowded, so be prepared to share the peak. It’s a fairly consistent break, so there should be enough to go around.
After that, the week ahead goes quiet again. Tuesday through to the end of the forecast window is mostly onshore, weak, and small – with combined energy dropping back to weak to moderate levels. The swell direction swings around, but nothing else lines up for a proper go.
So to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Monday, August 31st, with that long-period groundswell and clean offshore wind. The Sunday before is a backup if you’re desperate. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Water temp is sittin’ at about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 |
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93 | 76 | 117 | 121 | 128 | 119 | 116 | 146 | 142 | 114 | 113 | 78 | 206 | 172 | 100 | 104 | 99 | 128 | 149 | 131 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:33PM1.69m | 6:54AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.74m | 7:31AM1.29m | 7:45PM1.76m | 8:06AM1.36m | 8:18PM1.75m | 8:40AM1.41m | 8:51PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | 11:49AM0.47m | 1:12AM0.43m | 12:34PM0.41m | 1:44AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | 1:53PM0.32m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.29m | 3:13AM0.24m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
93 | 76 | 21 | 121 | 128 | 119 | 116 | 146 | 142 | 114 | 113 | 78 | 206 | 172 | 84 | 104 | 99 | 128 | 149 | 131 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 10 | S 4 | S 9 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 |
8 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 38 | 71 | 47 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 31 | 100 | 74 | 58 | 69 | 99 | 7 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 12 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NNE 7 |
2 | — | 8 | 43 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 53 | 32 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SE 4 | E 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | N 4 | NW 4 | — | SSE 2 | S 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 5 |
1 | 12 | 117 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | 11 | — | 1 | 38 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Information about the Kirra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kirra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kirra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kirra 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 (Kirra) 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 Kirra 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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