Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty

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