Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s 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 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you—this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag, with a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before things finally fire up. Let's get into it.
The action starts on Wednesday afternoon, 26 August, but honestly, it's a write-off. Kirra's got a weak 4ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds, combined energy is a measly 151, and we've got a light cross-shore breeze. The report says "poor surf conditions," so don't even bother paddling out.
Things look a little better on Thursday morning, 27 August. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SSE (still short period at 7 seconds), but the wind switches to a moderate offshore from the SSE, leaving the waves clean. Combined energy bumps up to 322. It's surfable, but the report says "very ordinary conditions." Still, that offshore wind is a major positive—it'll be a glassy morning. Thursday afternoon, the wind turns cross-offshore, and the surf drops a bit to 5ft, but it's still clean.
Friday morning, 28 August, brings a slight air breeze and a 4ft swell from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds, combined energy at 307. It's clean, but again, "very ordinary." That's the theme for the next few days: small, short-period swells, and mostly clean but unremarkable conditions. Saturday and Sunday (29-30 August) have moderate offshore winds at times, with swell heights around 3-6ft, but the energy is moderate (633 on Sunday morning). The report keeps saying "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" or "poor surf conditions." Through Monday, 31 August, into Tuesday, 1 September, the swell drops to 3ft, and the wind shifts onshore, making it a mess. From Wednesday, 2 September, through to the weekend of 5-6 September, it's all onshore winds, tiny 1-2ft swells, and combined energy below 200. Dead flat, basically. The water temperature on that first Wednesday afternoon is 21°, which is only 0.3° below normal for this time of year—pretty average, nothing to write home about.
Now, here's the good news. After a long, dry stretch, we finally get a standout on Monday morning, 7 September. Kirra is looking epic. The swell hits 8ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy rockets to 2071—that's strong, powerful swell. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," and with a light offshore breeze from the ESE, it's going to be clean. That's a solid groundswell, and at 8ft, it's pushing into expert territory, so it's not for the faint-hearted. The wind stays light, so expect some beautiful, well-shaped waves. Sure, it's over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this is the one to circle on your calendar. That Monday afternoon, the swell drops to 6ft and the wind picks up, but the morning is the real winner.
Tuesday morning, 8 September, has a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with a very long period of 16 seconds. Combined energy is 388. That's a long-period groundswell, but it's so small and clean—probably just a few sets at the point, but nothing to get excited about. After that, from Wednesday, 9 September, through to Thursday, 10 September, the swell goes back to 2-3ft with onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the energy drops off. The window closes pretty quickly.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is mostly flat or ordinary, with a few clean but small windows. The real standout is Monday morning, 7 September—8ft of S groundswell, light offshore wind, and very good conditions. That's the one. Everything else is a scratch.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
124 | 186 | 225 | 270 | 221 | 254 | 188 | 223 | 218 | 325 | 579 | 528 | 334 | 206 | 36 | 179 | 99 | 87 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:31AM1.29m | 7:45PM1.76m | 8:06AM1.36m | 8:18PM1.75m | 8:40AM1.41m | 8:51PM1.71m | 9:14AM1.45m | 9:25PM1.63m | 9:51AM1.48m | 10:01PM1.53m | 10:32AM1.50m | 10:41PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | 1:53PM0.32m | 2:43AM0.27m | 2:31PM0.29m | 3:13AM0.24m | 3:10PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.23m | 3:52PM0.31m | 4:16AM0.24m | 4:39PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | E 10 |
124 | 86 | 116 | 87 | 221 | 33 | 188 | 223 | 218 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 55 | 36 | 179 | 99 | 87 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 7 | S 16 | SE 16 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 13 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 |
7 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 44 | 46 | 97 | 54 | 73 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 85 | 74 | 71 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NNE 6 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | — | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSE 16 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 51 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 107 | 7 | 16 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
7 | 186 | 225 | 270 | — | 254 | — | — | 4 | 325 | 579 | 528 | 334 | 206 | 148 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 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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