Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.2° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I gotta be straight with you—this outlook for Kirra is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, there’s not a single standout session that’d get me paddling out with a smile. The first surf recommendation doesn’t kick off until Saturday the 29th, and even then, it’s a bit of a dud. After that, there’s a long stretch of poor conditions, with only a few glimmers that are barely surfable. Let’s walk through it.

The overall pattern is pretty grim. We start with some small, weak SSE swell, but the winds are all over the shop—mostly cross-off or onshore, and the wave energy is moderate. Kirra, a point/groyne break that’s fairly consistent, is the only break in the mix. Water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no shock there.

Saturday the 29th morning is clear, but we’ve got 4ft of SSE swell at a short 10-second period, with a cross-off wind from the SSE at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 383, but the conditions are poor. It’s clean-looking, but the quality’s off. That afternoon gets windier—12 mph from the SSE—and still no good.

Sunday the 30th morning gives us a bit of hope: 6ft of SSE swell at a very short 7-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. The energy bumps up to 426, and the wind’s in the right spot, so you might get some surfable waves, but it’s very ordinary. The period is too short to really shape up, and it’s still a marginal call. That afternoon, winds swing cross-off and get stronger, so it’s back to poor.

Monday the 31st morning is similar—5ft of SSE swell at 9 seconds, offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph, energy at 358. Again, surfable but ordinary. After that, it’s a dry spell. From Tuesday the 1st of September through Thursday the 3rd, we’re dropping to tiny, weak swells—2ft to 3ft—with poor energy (as low as 95) and cross-on or onshore winds. Not worth your time.

That gap stretches for days. Friday the 4th into Saturday the 5th gets even worse: tiny 1ft swells with onshore winds up to 19 mph, then a messy 4ft to 5ft of northerly windswell on the 5th, period only 6 seconds, and fresh onshore breezes. The energy hits 250, but it’s a washing machine. For a point break like Kirra, this is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surf—lots of wind and chop.

Sunday the 6th drops to a pathetic 1ft, though the afternoon cross-off from the ESE is clean. Still, not surfable. That trend holds through to Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, where we see a bit of a spike: on Tuesday the 8th morning, we get 4ft of S swell at 9 seconds, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. The afternoon improves slightly with 3ft of SE swell at a long 12-second period, cross-off wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and energy jumping to 540. Still, the conditions are “poor,” so it’s not a goer.

Wednesday the 9th is interesting: 3ft of SSE swell at a very long 16-second period, with NNE winds so light they’re barely a breath. The energy is strong at 660. This is proper groundswell, but the direction is from the SSE, and Kirra’s optimum direction is SE. It’s a mismatch. That long period will make it fat and wally at the point, and with the low height, it’s probably just a dribble. Poor conditions still.

Thursday the 10th gives us a final little spike: 3ft to 3ft of SSE swell at 9 to 10 seconds, cross-off wind from the SE at 9 mph, energy at 457 in the afternoon. The morning is listed as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but the afternoon is poor again. After that, we fade out to tiny swells and closing out the 13th with 2ft.

The only possible standout? If you’re desperate, Sunday the 30th morning has the cleanest setup—6ft, offshore wind, and a point break that can handle that direction—but the period is terrible. For experienced surfers, maybe a few rideable waves. The general vibe is: not a great run. Kirra is usually consistent, so this blank spell is a bit of a letdown, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
0.5
E
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.9
N
5
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
NNE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
325
339
35
286
405
325
294
256
165
100
105
75
82
82
49
45
45
36
38
33
53
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
N
15
NW
10
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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off
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off
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on
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High Tide
8:51PM1.71m
9:14AM1.45m
9:25PM1.63m
9:51AM1.48m
10:01PM1.53m
10:32AM1.50m
10:41PM1.41m
11:20AM1.50m
11:28PM1.27m
12:19PM1.49m
00:27AM1.14m
1:29PM1.49m
1:44AM1.05m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.29m
3:13AM0.24m
3:10PM0.29m
3:43AM0.23m
3:52PM0.31m
4:16AM0.24m
4:39PM0.36m
4:53AM0.26m
5:35PM0.42m
5:38AM0.30m
6:46PM0.49m
6:33AM0.35m
8:15PM0.52m
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5:58
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5:56
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5:30
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Temp °C
19
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17
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26
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24
21
Feels °C
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23
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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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