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Kirra surf break

Kirra surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 AEST
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Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kirra sea temperature is
25.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:

The surf forecast for Kirra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 21st Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.7
SE
1.2
SE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
2.2
SE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.9
SE
2
SSE
2
SSE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
0.8
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)788888871011101099109911111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7855206361390558393334665955886597459449327266266153322218121
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SE
10
S
10
NNE
15
E
5
NNW
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
on		crossglasscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:07PM
1.24
8:28AM
1.89
8:44PM
1.28
9:02AM
1.89
9:20PM
1.31
9:36AM
1.86
9:57PM
1.33
10:11AM
1.80
10:37PM
1.36
10:49AM
1.71
11:22PM
1.38
11:32AM
1.59
12:16AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
0.45
1:45AM
0.38
3:06PM
0.40
2:22AM
0.37
3:38PM
0.38
3:00AM
0.37
4:10PM
0.36
3:39AM
0.39
4:43PM
0.35
4:23AM
0.42
5:19PM
0.35
5:13AM
0.47
6:01PM
0.36
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:03--5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
4121133---------------
Temp. °C262522242422252321252521262523252423252423
Feels °C (?)292722232320212019222221262525242324252424
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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 12 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.

Kirra is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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