Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow burn for the next couple of weeks. The surf is going to be pretty ordinary for a while, with a whole lot of onshore energy and messy conditions. Honestly, the first few days are a write-off if you’re chasing quality.

Tuesday, August 11th kicks things off with some tiny, weak stuff. There’s a bit of movement, maybe 2ft, but the wind is going to chop it all up. The energy is weak at 59, and it’s just not worth getting wet for. You’ll be fighting ankle-biters and wind ripples.

The next couple of days, Wednesday and Thursday, see the swell stay small, around 2ft, but there’s a hint of better wind. Wednesday morning goes glassy, which is nice, but there’s just no push to the waves. Thursday brings a bit of a south pulse, but the period is short and the energy is still weak to moderate at 240. It’s a lot of work for not much reward.

Friday through Sunday (14th-16th) the swell bumps up to 5-5ft, but the period stays short and junky. The energy gets a bit more moderate on Friday arvo, hitting 381, but the wind is howling out of the south-southeast at 15 mph. It’s going to be lumpy and hard to ride. We do see some cleaner windows with offshore winds, but the raw, short-period swell is going to make it sectiony and tough.

As we roll into the middle of next week, from Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th, the swell starts to build properly. We’re looking at 6ft to 8ft, with the energy climbing into the strong range, up to 941 by Wednesday arvo. The problem is the direction. The swell is coming from the east-southeast, which is cross-off at best, and it's still pretty short-period. This is where a spot like Kirra starts to get interesting, but only for the more experienced crew. The period isn’t long enough for it to really groom, and the wind will keep it a bit messy.

Then we hit a bit of a downswing for the end of the week and the weekend. Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd sees the size drop back to 5-6ft, with cleaner, offshore winds. The energy is solid, in the 486-674 range, and the period stretches a little to 9 seconds. It’s surfable, but still pretty average. This is the kind of surf where you’ll get a few, but nothing that’ll have you calling in sick for work.

Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. For a day over a week out, on Monday, August 24th, we’ve got a promising window. The swell is up at 8ft, with a solid 9-second period and the energy is pumping hard, with readings of 982 and 902. The wind is light out of the east-southeast, keeping it clean. This should be the best day of the whole stretch. The swell direction is a bit east, but it’s got the size and the power to make Kirra work, especially for the better surfers in the water. This is the standout.

After that, Tuesday the 25th drops back down to 6ft with glassy conditions in the morning, but the energy is much weaker at 504. The rest of that week fades back into smaller, poor conditions as the wind swings onshore from the north.

So, here’s the deal: don’t waste your time this week. The surf is marginal at best. But keep your eyes on Monday, August 24th. That’s the day where the stars might align for a proper session. The water temp is a touch below average for this time of year, around 69 degrees, so you’ll want a decent suit. It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper pulse, so this one could be worth the wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.7
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9
0.6
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11
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
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S
7
1
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8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
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7
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
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7
1.6
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7
1.6
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7
1.5
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7
1.6
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6
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6
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7
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7
2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
87
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85
83
92
118
223
215
333
206
229
254
186
216
122
251
289
353
696
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
W
15
S
20
SE
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
15
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25
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25
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15
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15
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20
SSE
15
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20
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20
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15
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Wind State
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
7:14PM1.92m
7:36AM1.29m
8:00PM1.95m
8:22AM1.36m
8:43PM1.91m
9:04AM1.40m
9:22PM1.83m
9:44AM1.43m
9:59PM1.70m
10:24AM1.43m
10:33PM1.56m
11:04AM1.42m
11:04PM1.41m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.18m
1:22PM0.14m
2:34AM0.16m
2:09PM0.15m
3:12AM0.18m
2:53PM0.19m
3:48AM0.22m
3:36PM0.27m
4:21AM0.28m
4:18PM0.38m
4:52AM0.34m
5:01PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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