Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kirra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s looking pretty grim at the start. We’ve got a real dry spell here. The first couple of days are offering next to nothing, with weak, short-period wind swell that’s just not doing the job. The wind is all wrong, and the surf quality is poor. You’d be better off staying on the beach with a cold one.
The first real chance we get to paddle out is on Sunday the 23rd. It’s not a classic, but at least the morning looks glassy at Kirra. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. It’s a bit weak, with combined energy around 109 (moderate). The clean conditions are a major positive, but the waves themselves are still pretty average. Not a standout, but it’s a window.
Monday the 24th stays clean with the same sort of small, weak swell. Still not much to write home about.
Now, there is a snippet of hope. On Tuesday the 25th, the swell picks up a bit to 3ft but the period stretches to 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 185 (moderate). The problem? The wind is on it from the NE. It’s not going to be pretty.
Things get interesting towards the end of the run. Let’s jump to Sunday the 31st of August. The morning session is looking like the true standout. At Kirra, we’ve got a glassy, dead calm start with a solid 5ft of swell from the east. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt, but the glassy surface could make for some fun banks if you pick the right spot. The combined energy is 258 (moderate). This is your best bet for a clean, longboard-style session near the end of the month.
Then, as we roll into September, there’s a pulse of cleaner energy. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the afternoon session looks promising. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the east, period of 8 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy here is 326 (moderate to strong). It’s the first time the wind really lines up with a decent swell size. This is the second standout for the whole forecast, offering proper clean lines.
After that, the following days keep a similar, clean but smaller trend through the first week of September. The 2nd and 3rd have offshore winds and east swell in the 3ft to 4ft range, which is okay, but nothing spectacular.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best two windows are Sunday the 31st of August for a glassy paddle, and Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon for some cleaner, punchier waves. Don’t hold your breath for anything epic, but those two sessions are your best chance.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 47 | 66 | 68 | 77 | 72 | 95 | 78 | 59 | 61 | 90 | 127 | 134 | 244 | 212 | 170 | 159 | 179 | 168 | 142 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:53PM1.38m | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | 4:06AM0.98m | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | 6:12AM1.13m | 6:33PM1.69m | 6:54AM1.21m | 7:10PM1.74m | 7:31AM1.29m | 7:45PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | 9:53AM0.56m | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | 11:49AM0.47m | 1:12AM0.43m | 12:34PM0.41m | 1:44AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.36m | 2:14AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
57 | 47 | 66 | 68 | 77 | 72 | 95 | 78 | 59 | 61 | 90 | 127 | 134 | 244 | 212 | 170 | 159 | 179 | 168 | 142 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 9 |
42 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 50 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 95 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | S 18 | SSE 5 | S 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 6 |
35 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — |
— | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 21 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 157 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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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