Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.2° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 624 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Kirra and, truth be told, this 16-day run is a tough one for a wave this famous. We’ve got a long, quiet gap stretching from now all the way out to Monday, September 7th, with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The Opening Days – A Doldrum
From Wednesday, August 26th through the end of the month, it’s basically a write-off. The swell is small, mostly from the ENE or SSE, barely cracking 4ft, and the period is short—around 7 or 8 seconds. That’s weak, wind-affected slop. The combined energy is in the low hundreds (171, 137, 105), which tells you there’s just no grunt. Mornings are cross-shore or onshore, afternoons don’t get much better. There’s a brief window on the 27th and 28th with some clean, offshore wind, but the swell is so small (3ft to 4ft) and weak it’s barely rideable. Honestly, this is a low point. It’s the kind of stretch where you don’t even bother waxing the board.

A Glimmer – Late Month
The last few days of August into early September are still poor. You get a bump in swell on Sunday the 30th, up to 7ft from the SSE, with combined energy hitting 560, but it’s messy—raining, windy, and the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s a lot of chop for not much reward. The mornings of the 31st and September 1st see a clean offshore flow, but the swell drops back to 5ft and then to 2ft. The energy plummets (399 down to 224). It’s like the ocean is teasing you.

The Standout – Monday, September 7th
If you can wait, there’s one proper event on the horizon. Monday morning, September 7th, is the only true standout in this whole outlook. The swell jumps to a very solid 10ft from the SSE, with a combined energy reading over 1000 (1044 to be exact). That’s serious power. The wind is light offshore from the south at just 6 mph, so it will be clean and lined up. But a word of caution: at 10ft, this is expert territory only—far too big for beginners, and even intermediate surfers should be very cautious. The period is a punchy 8 seconds, so it’s a short-interval wind swell, not a long-running groundswell. This break is a point/groyne setup, which is good news—it should handle the size and keep the waves from closing out. It’s sheltered from the SSE swell direction, and the optimum direction is SE, so we’re a little off-angle, but with that much energy, it’ll still fire. The light breeze and clean conditions make it a serious session. Just know that crowds are often an issue here, and on a day like that, it’ll be packed. The afternoon gets too windy, so be an early bird.

The Tail End
After that one good day, September 8th onwards drops back into tiny, weak surf with onshore winds. A few glassy mornings on the 10th, but the swell is a pathetic 4ft with energy around 200. Not worth the paddle.

Final Word
One morning on the 7th is your only real shot. Everything else is a long, flat slog. Wait it out, and if the long-range forecast holds, that Monday dawn patrol will be worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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247
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227
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98
125
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
NE
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
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15
ESE
5
SSW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
7:10PM1.74m
7:31AM1.29m
7:45PM1.76m
8:06AM1.36m
8:18PM1.75m
8:40AM1.41m
8:51PM1.71m
9:14AM1.45m
9:25PM1.63m
9:51AM1.48m
10:01PM1.53m
10:32AM1.50m
10:41PM1.41m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.41m
1:44AM0.36m
1:15PM0.36m
2:14AM0.30m
1:53PM0.32m
2:43AM0.27m
2:31PM0.29m
3:13AM0.24m
3:10PM0.29m
3:43AM0.23m
3:52PM0.31m
4:16AM0.24m
4:39PM0.36m
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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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