Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Issued: 9 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kirra sea temperature is
21.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Kirra surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Kirra over the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a slow start, I won’t lie to you. The first few days are pretty average, with only small waves and ordinary conditions. But if you’ve got patience, there’s a proper run of pumping surf waiting for us in the second half of the week and into the next. The standouts are definitely Tuesday the 7th through to Friday the 10th – that’s where the magic’s at.

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th are write-offs for a decent session. Tiny swell, messy conditions – not worth getting wet for. You’ll see a bit of size pop on Monday 6th, but with 19 mph winds and solid 10 ft of short-period slop, it’s gonna be a battle. The combined energy is strong (1174), but it’s just not clean.

Now, Tuesday 7th is where things get interesting. That morning we’ve got offshore winds from the S at 12 mph, and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period. The combined energy is already kicking at 1282, and by the afternoon it jumps to 1773 with 10 ft waves. Clean, offshore conditions – this is the real deal. For intermediate surfers this is gonna be a proper grind, but the waves will have some grunt. Bigger sets over 8 ft mean it’s expert territory.

Wednesday 8th keeps the energy high – morning sees 10 ft from the SSE with an 11-second period and combined energy at a whopping 3994. That’s some serious groundswell power. It’s cross-offshore though, so not quite as glassy as Tuesday, but the afternoon cleans up with strong offshore wind again and 8 ft from the SE. This is still excellent.

Thursday 9th is the pick of the bunch for me. Morning session: 8 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, 12 mph offshore wind, and combined energy of 2326. The report says “very good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. That’s a proper Kirra day – long lines, plenty of push, and clean faces. The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so no surprise there. Crowds are possible at Kirra, so get in early.

Friday 10th holds up nicely with 7 ft to 7 ft and offshore breezes all day. Combined energy drops a bit (828 morning, 1270 afternoon) but still good, clean surf.

After that, Saturday 11th drops off to 5 ft and the wind goes a bit cross-off – still surfable but nothing special. Sunday 12th and Monday 13th are poor again, with tiny waves and onshore or glassy but weak conditions. The combined energy drops into the 100s and even 140 on Monday – that’s weak.

We get a little pulse back on Wednesday 15th with 6 ft and clean offshore wind, but the energy is only moderate (518). Not a standout, but if you’re desperate it’ll be better than the flat days. Thursday 16th is back to poor with 4 ft.

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th show a bit more size (6 ft to 7 ft) but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate. Ordinary conditions – not the clean, lined-up waves we saw earlier.

Sunday 19th is the last day in the run, with 7 ft from the ESE, short period, and gentle offshore wind. Decent enough for a messy session, but nothing like that Tuesday to Friday window.

So, bottom line: if you can, get out Thursday 9th July – that’s the real standout. Clean, solid, and carrying plenty of energy. Tuesday and Wednesday are also excellent if you’re an experienced surfer. After that, it fades fast.

Keep an eye on the sky and don’t sleep on that Thursday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
12
1
E
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
86
195
257
288
284
1298
993
1031
1060
1169
1662
1938
2302
1429
1527
1365
904
792
817
823
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SSW
20
S
25
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
10:23PM1.77m
10:54AM1.22m
10:59PM1.71m
11:38AM1.24m
11:38PM1.62m
12:28PM1.28m
00:24AM1.53m
1:25PM1.33m
1:18AM1.42m
2:28PM1.41m
2:21AM1.31m
3:36PM1.51m
3:33AM1.23m
4:41PM1.63m
Low Tide
5:08AM0.44m
4:23PM0.54m
5:43AM0.43m
5:10PM0.57m
6:21AM0.41m
6:07PM0.60m
7:05AM0.39m
7:15PM0.62m
7:54AM0.36m
8:35PM0.62m
8:50AM0.33m
9:58PM0.57m
9:49AM0.29m
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6:37
6:37
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5:01
5:01
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5:04
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
20
18
18
17
18
15
17
16
17
16
17
16
14
16
17
16
17
17
15
18
17
Feels °C
17
14
15
15
13
11
12
11
11
12
13
12
10
13
14
13
12
13
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
12
1
E
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
E
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
E
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
18
2
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
47
86
195
257
156
188
63
178
133
117
113
51
9
1692
1527
961
6
658
817
823
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
9
0.4
SE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
E
12
1.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
83
18
19
7
11
3
3
2
2
60
18
11
447
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
21
58
6
4
3
7
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
6
71
191
109
288
284
1298
993
1031
1060
1169
1662
1938
2302
1429
1365
904
792
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2
2
1
0
0
0
141
775
775
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
3
4
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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).

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