Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ESE swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
The next couple of weeks are a real patience test. There’s a whole lot of nothing in the middle, with only one real highlight right at the tail end. Don’t expect much in the short term.
First up, Tuesday morning, August 18th, at Kirra. It’s a point/groyne break that’s fairly consistent, but the quality is poor. You’ve got a 6ft swell from the SE at 8 seconds – short-period and weak – with a cross-offshore breeze. Water temp is 68°, right on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (516), but the surf is just not there. Leave the board on the roof.
From Wednesday the 19th through the end of August, it’s a ghost town. Swell drops to 2ft or less, with short periods and mostly onshore or poor winds. There are a couple of glassy mornings, like the 23rd and 26th, but with only 3ft to 3ft of weak, short-period swell, there’s just no power. That’s a solid ten-day stretch of terrible surf.
Here’s the one to watch – and it’s a long way off, so stay loose. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, Kirra lights up. A solid 8ft south swell with a 9-second period and moderate offshore wind from the south. The combined energy is strong (1,370), and the waves should be clean and well-shaped. This is a point break, so that south groundswell will wrap in nicely. At 8ft, it’s expert territory – not for the faint-hearted. With the offshore wind and consistent sets, this is the best swell of the whole forecast period. It’s promising, but we’re over a week out, so don’t lock it in just yet.
So, a long flat spell, then one solid shot on September 2nd at Kirra. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 473 | 527 | 465 | 515 | 478 | 303 | 263 | 318 | 90 | 52 | 77 | 66 | 66 | 99 | 107 | 105 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 64 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:47AM1.40m | 11:37PM1.27m | 12:37PM1.37m | 00:13AM1.15m | 1:39PM1.36m | 1:05AM1.04m | 2:53PM1.38m | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | 4:06AM0.98m | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.62m | 5:55AM0.45m | 6:48PM0.73m | 6:34AM0.50m | 8:12PM0.80m | 7:27AM0.55m | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | 9:53AM0.56m | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 15 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 465 | 515 | 68 | 303 | 263 | 318 | 90 | 52 | 77 | 66 | 66 | 99 | 107 | 105 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 64 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | — | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 30 | 131 | 88 | 6 | 45 | 3 | — | 57 | 37 | 39 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 11 | — | S 9 | NE 9 | — | E 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 18 | NE 9 | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | 35 | — | 14 | 3 | — | 38 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | N 5 |
| kJ | 473 | 527 | — | — | 478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 203 | 9 |
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