
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Nov 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 45 | 87 | 53 | 77 | 56 | 72 | 72 | 81 | 73 | 71 | 156 | 1149 | 659 | 356 | 280 | 264 | 338 | 221 | 219 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.68m | 10:23PM1.05m | 10:57AM1.62m | 11:14PM1.01m | 11:41AM1.56m | 00:19AM1.00m | 12:33PM1.51m | 1:36AM1.03m | 1:30PM1.47m | 2:47AM1.11m | 2:31PM1.44m | 3:45AM1.22m | 3:29PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.60m | 3:52AM0.54m | 5:57PM0.64m | 4:32AM0.63m | 6:55PM0.64m | 5:25AM0.70m | 7:52PM0.62m | 6:39AM0.75m | 8:44PM0.57m | 8:04AM0.75m | 9:30PM0.50m | 9:22AM0.70m | 10:12PM0.41m | ||||||||
4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 46 | — | 22 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
33 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 56 | 72 | 72 | 129 | 87 | 55 | 46 | 71 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 48 | 221 | 219 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 12 | NE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
24 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 81 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 43 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 11 | S 5 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 10 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SSE 4 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
19 | 45 | 87 | 53 | 77 | 146 | 165 | 247 | 182 | — | 13 | 156 | 1149 | 659 | 356 | 280 | 264 | 338 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 224 | 24 | 39 | 326 | 39 | 79 | 105 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 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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