Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.1° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 741 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Kirra over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – it’s a pretty bleak run for our famous point. The first proper surfable waves don’t show up until Friday the 31st of July, and even then it’s just "ordinary" conditions. The whole stretch from now until mid-August is a real struggle. We’ve got a block of poor surf that lasts right through the first few days, only spitting out a few half-decent, but hardly great, sessions.

The real "standout" window, if you can call it that, is from Saturday the 1st of August through to Monday the 3rd. We’ve got a solid, moderate south-southeast swell pushing through, with wave heights hovering around 4 ft to 5 ft. The combined energy during this time is really humming, hitting between 327 and 660 (moderate wave energy), and the period climbs to 9-10 seconds, giving the waves a bit of shape. The wind is offshore or clean cross-off, with a light breeze, so it’ll be looking clean. This is a SE swell, which is just off the optimum SE direction for the point, so it’s still got some push. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. For a surfer, this is the best we’re going to get: a few days of consistent, clean, chest to head-high surf at Kirra. Just be aware, the crowds are "often" here, so you won’t be alone.

The rest of the forecast is a real letdown. After the 3rd, the swell drops right off. From Tuesday the 4th all the way through to the 14th of August, the vast majority of the data says "poor surf conditions". The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (most values are between 113 and 265). There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like early on the 5th, 6th, and 9th, but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The period is all over the place, from 8 seconds up to 13 seconds, but the height just isn’t there. It’s a long, dry spell.

The last day of the outlook, Friday the 14th of August, shows a small ESE groundswell of 3 ft with a very long period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is a bit stronger at 355, but it’s still just "ordinary" and the swell is tiny. If you’re desperate, it might be worth a look, but honestly, it’s a big stretch to call it good.

Overall, this is a classic winter lull. The only real chance for a decent paddle is that first weekend of August. The rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else. The point is tricky, and with this lack of consistent energy, even the best wind won’t save it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
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7
1.3
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6
0.8
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
9
0.5
E
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
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9
1.4
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9
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10
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10
1.5
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10
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10
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8
0.6
ESE
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E
10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
126
135
355
23
219
157
236
551
340
320
371
523
450
230
129
80
48
158
145
86
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
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15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
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10
SSE
5
ESE
5
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NW
10
NNE
10
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0
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10
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10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:49PM1.82m
9:10AM1.27m
9:22PM1.78m
9:45AM1.30m
9:55PM1.72m
10:22AM1.33m
10:29PM1.64m
11:03AM1.35m
11:08PM1.54m
11:50AM1.37m
11:52PM1.41m
12:47PM1.40m
00:46AM1.28m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.38m
3:26AM0.35m
2:48PM0.38m
3:56AM0.33m
3:26PM0.39m
4:26AM0.32m
4:07PM0.41m
4:58AM0.31m
4:52PM0.44m
5:35AM0.31m
5:47PM0.49m
6:18AM0.31m
6:54PM0.54m
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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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