
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, it’s a bit of a quiet start for the next week or so, but there’s a real gem hiding out the back end of the outlook. Don’t get your hopes up too early, because we’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions to get through first.
The week kicks off with nothing worth paddling out for. Sunday the 2nd through to Monday the 3rd sees some small 5ft to 5ft swell coming from the SSE, with light cross-off winds that’ll keep things clean, but the wave energy is moderate and the sets are just okay. The real issue is the conditions are labelled “very ordinary” – it’s surfable, but not exciting.
From Tuesday the 4th right through until the morning of Friday the 14th, it’s a desert. You’ve got a solid 10-day gap where virtually nothing is worth recommending. Swell drops right off – we’re talking 2ft to 4ft most days, with winds that are either onshore or cross, and the wave energy is weak to moderate. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. A couple of mornings, like Wednesday the 5th and Tuesday the 11th, go glassy, but with only 3ft to 3ft of weak energy, it’s just not doing anything. It’s the kind of blank run that’s more normal for this area, but forecasts can change.
Now, hold onto your boardies because things finally wake up on Saturday the 15th. Kirra (point/groyne) is the standout, and it’s a beauty. Saturday morning we’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SSE, with a 10-second period and a gentle cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps right up to strong (1614). That’s your pick of the whole period – solid size, clean conditions, and that point setup is gonna love that groundswell. The wave quality is promising. Just a heads up, the afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8ft, but the conditions turn marginal. This one is for intermediate surfers – those waves over 7ft are getting into expert territory, but it’s not a total washout for the confident crew. Crowds are something to keep in mind here; they’re often around, so you’ll want to be early.
Sunday the 16th is still decent, with a 6ft swell in the morning, again clean and cross-off, but a touch smaller. The afternoon drops to 5ft and the energy winds down a bit, but it’s still surfable. After that, Monday the 17th fades back to ordinary 4ft to 5ft stuff with offshore winds, but nothing special.
So for the whole 16-day window, it’s a long wait. The one true standout is Saturday the 15th at Kirra – that’s your best bet by a long shot. Stay patient, and that one morning will be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 327 | 392 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 103 | 62 | 128 | 190 | 130 | 58 | 49 | 46 | 59 | 90 | 55 | 87 | 52 | 60 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.33m | 10:29PM1.64m | 11:03AM1.35m | 11:08PM1.54m | 11:50AM1.37m | 11:52PM1.41m | 12:47PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.28m | 1:54PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.16m | 3:09PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.09m | 4:22PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.41m | 4:58AM0.31m | 4:52PM0.44m | 5:35AM0.31m | 5:47PM0.49m | 6:18AM0.31m | 6:54PM0.54m | 7:10AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.56m | 8:12AM0.33m | 9:49PM0.52m | 9:23AM0.31m | 11:08PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
415 | 327 | 392 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 103 | 62 | 128 | 190 | 130 | 58 | 45 | 34 | 35 | 90 | 48 | 87 | 52 | 57 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 |
119 | 209 | 253 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 45 | 59 | 24 | 55 | 54 | 39 | 60 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | S 21 | NE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | E 18 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | E 8 |
10 | 26 | 19 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 49 | 46 | 31 | 32 | 40 | 20 | 38 | 12 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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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