Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We've got a massive window of flat or junky conditions bookending a couple of solid standouts, but you've got to be patient.
Right now, things are looking grim. For the next several days, from Friday through to the middle of the following week, we're in a real lull. There's hardly any energy on the charts, and what little there is is getting chopped up by onshore or cross-shore winds. It’s a proper dead period for paddle surfing, so save your energy. You might as well leave the board in the shed.
The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday the 16th of September. That afternoon, the southerly wind kicks in fresh and clean, and the swell jumps to 12 ft from the SSE. The combined energy is a massive 2068, which is very strong stuff. But with a period of 9 seconds, this is a wind-driven swell that will be powerful but raw. The wind is howling at 22 mph, so this is not a day for the faint of heart. At that size, the point at Kirra will be firing for advanced guys only.
But the true standout is on Friday the 18th of September. Thursday the 17th is still big and chunky, but Friday morning is where it all comes together. We’ve got a solid 10 ft of swell from the SSE, still with a period of 9 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 1337. The key here is the wind: a clean, moderate offshore breeze out of the south at 12 mph. That is going to groom those waves into perfection.
Saturday the 19th still has some leftovers but the quality drops off as the wind swings around. From Sunday the 20th onward, it’s back to flat, onshore dribble for another extended run. The last few days of the month look poor again with onshore winds and weak swell.
So, the call is simple. The absolute best window is Friday the 18th of September, morning session. The size is big but not out of control for Kirra, and that offshore wind will make it glassy. The water temp is 70°, which is about average for this time of year. Expect crowds at Kirra as it’s a famous spot and it often gets busy.
The rest of the 16 days look like a waste of time for paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 4 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 749 | 599 | 479 | 355 | 284 | 298 | 110 | 84 | 121 | 103 | 72 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 2065 | 3100 | 2228 | 1834 | 1640 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.77m | 8:36AM1.55m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.57m | 9:26PM1.55m | 9:50AM1.56m | 9:57PM1.41m | 10:28AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.28m | 11:08AM1.49m | 10:58PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.44m | 11:36PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.17m | 2:33AM0.19m | 2:37PM0.22m | 3:04AM0.23m | 3:18PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:58PM0.41m | 4:02AM0.35m | 4:40PM0.52m | 4:29AM0.42m | 5:27PM0.64m | 5:00AM0.48m | 6:27PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 5 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 284 | 183 | 96 | 84 | 121 | 103 | 72 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | S 21 | NE 15 | S 19 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | E 6 | E 5 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 19 | E 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 38 | 69 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 66 | 49 | 48 | 16 | 20 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 15 | — | E 12 | E 13 | E 9 | SE 16 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 12 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 4 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 749 | 599 | 479 | 355 | — | 298 | 110 | 58 | — | — | 29 | — | 1 | 8 | 28 | 74 | 2065 | 3100 | 2228 | 1834 | 1640 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 2 | 11 | 264 | 39 | 203 | 1373 | 6 | 437 | 324 | 0 |
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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).
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