Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s not all good news. The first real action kicks off Sunday morning, July 5th, at Kirra. It’s a point/groyne set-up, and it’s fairly consistent, so we know it’ll be working. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is pretty much right on the money for this time of year—nothing weird going on there.

Sunday morning, July 5th, we’re looking at 4 ft of swell from the south, with a 10-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is sitting at 405—that’s moderate, but the wind is cleaning it up nicely. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. Not a standout, but it’s a start.

Now, Monday, July 6th, things get heavy. The swell jumps to 10 ft in the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon from the SSE, with a short period of 8-9 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 1539 and 1760, but with that short period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. This is expert territory. It’s marginal at best, and the light rain in the afternoon doesn’t help. Not a recommendation for most.

Tuesday, July 7th, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has 10 ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and combined energy at 1980. The wind is still a moderate offshore. By the afternoon, the swell is 12 ft, same direction, period 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 2335. This is where the quality starts to show. The forecast expects very good surf conditions. This is a standout window for experienced surfers only.

Wednesday, July 8th, is likely the best of the run. Morning has 10 ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, with energy at 2236. Afternoon is 10 ft, same direction, still 11 seconds, and energy at 2473. The wind is a consistent moderate offshore, and the sky clears in the afternoon. That’s a long period groundswell, and at a point break like Kirra, it’s going to line up beautifully. This is a true standout for intermediate to expert surfers. The crowd factor is something to watch—this spot can get busy, so expect company.

Thursday, July 9th, holds solid with 8 ft from the SSE and SE, period 10 seconds, and energy still high at 2265 in the morning. The wind is offshore and clean. The afternoon eases off a bit to 1030 energy, but still good. Friday, July 10th, is still in the 7 ft to 7 ft range, with moderate energy and good wind. Saturday, July 11th, the swell drops to 6 ft in the morning, then 4 ft in the afternoon, but the wind goes light to glassy, and the period stretches to 12 seconds. That’s a very clean, long-period groundswell, but it’s getting smaller.

From Sunday, July 12th, onwards, it’s a rapid decline. The swell drops below 4 ft, the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, and the energy plummets. By the middle of the second week, we’re looking at 1.0 ft to 2 ft junk. There’s a gap of about 8 days with no real surf to recommend. The last week of the forecast window is flat, with tiny waves and poor conditions. Not worth the paddle.

So, the standout is clear: Wednesday, July 8th, through Thursday, July 9th, at Kirra. That’s the pick of the run. Big swell, long period, offshore wind, and a point break that will handle it. Expect crowds, but if you’re an expert, that’s your window.

Rusty, signing off.

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