Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of decent, clean, but slightly tricky surf coming up, then it really starts to fizzle out. The standout period is definitely the middle of the week, with a couple of days that are going to be much better than the rest.

First up, Tuesday the 8th. It’s not great, but it’s the start of the run. We’ve got a 4ft south swell rolling in at Kirra, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a solid 16 mph from the south, which is offshore, but it’s a moderate breeze. The water’s sitting at 70°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (303), so it’s got a bit of push, but the conditions are just very ordinary. By afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 7 seconds, making it a bit short and weak. Still, clean.

Wednesday the 9th is a bit of a letdown. Morning has a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, leaving it clean. The energy is moderate (352). But by afternoon, it’s a cross-onshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph, and the surf turns poor. The swell drops to 5ft, and the period is still 9 seconds. Not the day.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 10th is a big one. A solid 12ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period, pushes in with a strong 19 mph offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 1583, which is strong to very strong. This is a big, powerful, and clean swell. But here’s the thing: with that size, it’s only for experts. The period is not super long, but the power is undeniable. The wind stays fresh and offshore, so it’s going to be a serious session for the experienced crew. Friday the 11th is another good one. A 8ft swell from the SSE, with a 9-second period, and a moderate 12 mph offshore wind. The energy is still strong (1084). It’s a bit smaller than Thursday, but still powerful. This is the best on offer for the intermediate to advanced surfer, as it’s a bit more manageable than the 12ft day. The conditions are clean and offshore, which is a major positive.

After that, it’s a slow decline. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th see the swell drop to 7ft and 4ft, respectively, but the wind turns cross-offshore and the conditions are poor. The energy drops off quickly, and the period shortens. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a steady diet of small, poor surf. From Monday the 14th onward, the swell is under 5ft, and the energy is weak to moderate. The wind is either cross-offshore or onshore, and the surf is consistently described as poor. There’s a brief spike on Wednesday the 16th with a 7ft swell, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s not worth the hype.

The second week is a write-off for quality. The swell stays small, and the conditions are poor. There’s a slight uptick on Sunday the 20th with a 4ft ENE swell, but the period is short and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s just not going to be good.

So, the best on offer is Friday the 11th. It’s a solid, clean 8ft SSE swell with a good period and offshore wind. It’s not as big as Thursday, but it’s more manageable. The break is Kirra, a point/groyne setup that’s very sheltered from the south. It’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded, so you’ll have to be sharp. For the experts, Thursday the 10th is the big one, but it’s a serious step up.

Rusty.

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