
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a run of solid, heavy groundswell heading our way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting right on 70°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.
The first real action kicks off on Thursday morning, July 16, at Kirra. We’re looking at a 12ft swell from the SSE, but it’s coming with a serious 19 mph southerly offshore. That’s clean, but the energy is massive – the combined swell energy is reading 2028 (strong). The period is a solid 9 seconds, so it’s got some punch. However, with a 13ft jump by the afternoon, this is firmly in the expert zone. The southerly offshore wind will keep things glassy, but the sheer size and power will make it a handful. The best of the bunch for the first week is easily Sunday, July 19. The morning shows a 13ft SE groundswell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean 22 mph offshore from the SSE. The energy is absolutely cranking at 2995 (very strong). It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be a wild ride for the experienced crew. For the average punter, it’s just too big. The crowd situation at Kirra is often hectic, so expect a packed lineup. The swell direction is SE, which is a touch off the optimum SE direction, but it’s still a good match.
Moving into the second week, things drop off fast. By Wednesday, July 22, we’re down to a 5ft easterly swell with a 9-second period and a light southerly offshore. The energy is 461 (weak). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The standout in this lull period, though it’s a bit of a stretch, is the morning of Friday, July 31. We get a 6ft S swell with a 9-second period, a moderate 12 mph offshore from the south, and the energy is back up to 823 (moderate). The score says “expect good surf conditions,” but it’s the only decent window in a long, flat spell. The rest of the second week is mostly small, weak, and poor quality, with loads of days scoring zero. There’s a big gap of no real recommendations from the 23rd right through to the 30th.
Long story short: the first week has some absolute bombs for experts, but nothing for the average surfer. The second week is a write-off until maybe that last Friday. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because when it’s this big and this clean, it can change fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2028 | 2327 | 1294 | 700 | 653 | 1137 | 2883 | 3951 | 3822 | 2918 | 2883 | 2557 | 2112 | 1594 | 1273 | 1065 | 510 | 499 | 372 | 246 | 305 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.94m | 10:12AM1.30m | 10:28PM1.83m | 10:57AM1.31m | 11:07PM1.70m | 11:42AM1.32m | 11:45PM1.55m | 12:31PM1.33m | 00:22AM1.41m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:04AM1.28m | 2:27PM1.37m | 1:55AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.23m | 4:25AM0.24m | 3:53PM0.31m | 5:04AM0.30m | 4:38PM0.41m | 5:41AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.52m | 6:18AM0.41m | 6:18PM0.63m | 6:55AM0.45m | 7:21PM0.73m | 7:37AM0.48m | 8:39PM0.79m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | 5 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 16 | — | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | — | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 |
— | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | — | 37 | 77 | 66 | — | 52 | 62 | 85 | 73 | 1065 | 510 | 499 | 372 | 246 | 305 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 19 | SE 19 | SE 18 | — | — | E 20 | E 18 | S 24 | S 23 | S 17 | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 |
— | — | 7 | 14 | 13 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | 100 | 212 | 187 | 58 | 96 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 18 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2028 | 2327 | 1294 | 700 | 653 | 1137 | 2883 | 3951 | 3822 | 2918 | 2883 | 2557 | 2112 | 1594 | 1273 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 456 | 437 | 0 | 620 | 6 | 643 | 766 | 278 | 598 | 437 | 324 | 141 | 141 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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