
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let me look at the charts for ya. We’ve got a solid stretch of surf on the way, but you gotta be patient. The first real swell pulse is a big one, and it's gonna be a ripper for those who can handle it.
Alright, the run kicks off proper on Tuesday the 7th. Kirra is the only show in town for a good while. A solid 10ft SSE groundswell, churning up the point with combined energy readings hitting 1761 (moderate), building up to 2126 (moderate). That's proper juice. Winds are offshore, straight out of the south at 12 mph, keeping the faces clean and lined up. This is pumping, but at 10ft, this ain't for beginners. It's expert territory, long period at 10-11 seconds, which will push through nice and fast on that point. Crowds are likely, being Kirra, but with this size, it'll thin out the pack.
The swell stays over 7ft right through the week with offshore winds, making for some epic sessions. By Thursday morning the 9th, we've got a 8ft SE swell, 11-second period, and the energy is still strong at 2296. The wind is a light 9 mph from the SSE, offshore and clean. This is your standout. It's a smaller window within the big swell, keeping the size manageable for strong intermediates, but still powerful. Friday morning the 10th is still quality, but the energy drops off a touch (1714) by the afternoon, and it becomes more ordinary.
By Saturday the 11th, the swell drops hard to 5ft and the wind goes glassy in the morning. It's clean, but the energy is weak (460). After that, the wave size really falters. From Saturday afternoon right through to Monday the 20th, it's a long stretch of tiny or poor waves. We're looking at a gap of nearly nine days where there's no surf worth paddling out for. The energy rarely cracks into triple digits, and the winds are messy or cross-shore.
But hold onto your board. A new pulse swings in on Monday afternoon the 20th. It's a 8ft S swell with a shorter 8-second period, but the energy jumps back up to 1272. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW. It's a bit on the shorter period, which means a bit more chop, but the size is back. The real gem comes on Tuesday morning the 21st: an 8ft S groundswell with an 11-second period, light offshore wind from the south at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 2177 (moderate-strong). That's a heavy, clean, powerful swell. This is for the experienced crew. The afternoon pushes up to 10ft with a 12-second period, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it look more like a setup for a kite than a paddle board for most. The run finishes with a glassy 8ft SSE swell on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd, with calm winds and clean conditions.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a standard spring suit will do.
So if you’re an expert, the window from Tuesday the 7th into that Thursday morning the 9th is the top pick. For the rest, that Tuesday the 21st morning looks like the best of the second week, but it’s a two-week forecast, so keep an eye on it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1732 | 2009 | 3074 | 2330 | 1942 | 1665 | 1221 | 1020 | 753 | 880 | 804 | 592 | 384 | 258 | 336 | 263 | 220 | 125 | 75 | 38 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.33m | 1:18AM1.42m | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:21AM1.31m | 3:36PM1.51m | 3:33AM1.23m | 4:41PM1.63m | 4:46AM1.19m | 5:41PM1.76m | 5:54AM1.19m | 6:37PM1.88m | 6:55AM1.21m | 7:29PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.62m | 7:54AM0.36m | 8:35PM0.62m | 8:50AM0.33m | 9:58PM0.57m | 9:49AM0.29m | 11:14PM0.48m | 10:49AM0.25m | 00:20AM0.38m | 11:46AM0.21m | 1:18AM0.29m | 12:40PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.22m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 15 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 23 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
77 | 46 | — | 21 | — | 1665 | 1168 | 11 | 753 | 657 | 804 | 592 | 384 | 258 | 336 | 263 | 220 | 125 | 75 | 38 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 73 | — | 8 | 147 | 102 | 116 | 40 | 40 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | E 11 | N 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | 85 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — |
1732 | 2009 | 3074 | 2330 | 1942 | 1395 | 1221 | 1020 | — | 880 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 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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