Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Aug 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 14th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 14th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at Kirra.

Right now, the start of the forecast period is pretty flat and ordinary. There’s no surf worth paddling out for from Monday the 10th through until Thursday the 13th. That’s four days of small, weak energy and poor conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 4 ft, and the wind is either onshore, cross, or cross-on, so don’t bother. The combined energy is weak to moderate (around 81–327). Just wait it out.

Friday the 14th morning is where it finally turns on. The swell jumps to a solid 8 ft from the south, with a clean, gentle offshore wind. That’s proper Kirra. The energy is strong (1500). It’s a standout morning for intermediate to expert surfers—this is the best on offer across the whole period. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 69°. Heads up though, this spot is a point break that can get busy, and crowds are possible here. The afternoon drops to 6 ft and the wind picks up, so morning is the call.

Saturday the 15th holds in the 5 ft to 5 ft range from the south, with moderate offshore winds keeping things clean. Energy is still solid (356–364). Good fun, but not the standout.

Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th sees a drop in quality. Swell sits around 4 ft to 6 ft, mostly from the SSE or SE, but the wind stays offshore or cross-off. Even so, the wave comments are poor. The energy is moderate to strong (234–545). Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday the 19th has more SE swell around 6 ft to 7 ft, but it’s rain and messy. Energy is building (464–718). Still, it’s just ordinary.

Now, here’s the next true standout: Thursday the 20th morning. Swell hits 10 ft from the SE, with a gentle offshore wind and clean conditions. That’s a big, powerful groundswell (energy 1385). Only for experienced surfers—this is too big for beginners. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s got some push but will be thumping on the point. Crowds are possible. The afternoon is still pumping at 8 ft. This is the other standout.

Friday the 21st stays solid at 8 ft to 7 ft, offshore winds, but the energy is dropping (845–747). Still good waves, but not as special.

From Saturday the 22nd onward, things fade. The swell drops to around 6 ft by Sunday the 23rd, but the wind turns onshore and it gets lumpy. Energy is still moderate (652–875), but the quality is gone.

Into the second week, there’s a big long-period ESE swell arriving around Monday the 24th—8 ft with a 11-second period and very strong energy (1305). But the wind is onshore and there are storms, so it’s a messy option for experts only, and uncertain.

Tuesday the 25th has a nice 5 ft ESE groundswell with a very long 12-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. Energy is very strong (1075–1147). The long period means it might be a bit straight at the point, but for a reef or point break like Kirra, it could still offer some clean lines if the wind cooperates. It’s a marginal call.

So overall, your best windows are Friday the 14th morning and Thursday the 20th. Those are the standouts. The rest is either small, messy, or too uncertain.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
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0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
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9
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SSW
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
9
2.3
S
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.5
S
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
2
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
123
101
78
78
87
83
85
63
136
284
542
917
474
306
310
294
153
181
214
394
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
E
15
WSW
5
W
10
NE
10
W
10
S
15
SE
15
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
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25
S
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:24PM1.85m
6:46AM1.21m
7:14PM1.92m
7:36AM1.29m
8:00PM1.95m
8:22AM1.36m
8:43PM1.91m
9:04AM1.40m
9:22PM1.83m
9:44AM1.43m
9:59PM1.70m
10:24AM1.43m
10:33PM1.56m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.22m
1:05AM0.24m
12:31PM0.17m
1:51AM0.18m
1:22PM0.14m
2:34AM0.16m
2:09PM0.15m
3:12AM0.18m
2:53PM0.19m
3:48AM0.22m
3:36PM0.27m
4:21AM0.28m
4:18PM0.38m
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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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