Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.3° 

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


Kirra surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of days are a write-off. Wednesday the 15th, we’ve got barely a ripple, just 0.7ft of junk with a weak 9-second period, so don’t even bother. The real story starts to build from Thursday the 16th, but it comes with a catch.

From Thursday morning, we see a big jump in size – 10ft from the SSE on a short 8-second period, with a massive energy reading (1046). That’s a lot of raw power, but the period is too short for it to be anything but a bumpy, hard-to-read mess, especially with fresh offshore winds gusting 18 mph. It stays big and messy through Friday and Saturday, peaking Saturday afternoon at 13ft from the SE (3245 energy) and a 10-second period, but still with strong winds. By Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at 15ft from the SE (4139 energy) with cross-offshore winds, so it’s clean but only for experts – this is heavy, powerful stuff, and the water temp is around 69°, which is about average for this time of year.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window, and I mean the real gold, is from Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th. Wednesday morning, Kirra (a point/groyne) has 7ft from the E on a solid 10-second period (827 energy) with gentle offshore winds. It’s clean, it’s holding shape, and the swell direction is a perfect match for this spot. But the true highlight is Thursday the 23rd morning – glassy conditions, 3 mph wind, with 8ft of E swell at a very long 12-second period (1651 energy). That’s a groundswell with serious push, and Kirra’s point setup will turn it into long, peeling walls. The crowd situation is “often” here, so expect company, but for waves of this quality, it’s worth it. The energy is moderate-strong, and the period over 11 seconds means better-shaped waves with longer lulls between sets – easier paddling, more rewarding rides.

After that, things wind down. Friday the 24th still has clean 7ft E swell, but by Saturday the 25th it drops to 5ft with ordinary conditions, and then it’s a slow fade into the end of the month – small, weak, and mostly poor. From the 28th onwards, we’re into onshore winds and tiny waves.

So, the absolute best on offer: Thursday the 23rd morning at Kirra. Clean, glassy, 8ft of long-period E groundswell – that’s the one to circle on your calendar. Runner-up is Wednesday the 22nd morning for a slightly smaller but still very clean session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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1067
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1622
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1087
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5672
2998
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
35
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SSE
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High Tide
9:03PM2.00m
9:27AM1.29m
9:47PM1.94m
10:12AM1.30m
10:28PM1.83m
10:57AM1.31m
11:07PM1.70m
11:42AM1.32m
11:45PM1.55m
12:31PM1.33m
00:22AM1.41m
1:25PM1.34m
1:04AM1.28m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.18m
3:43AM0.20m
3:07PM0.23m
4:25AM0.24m
3:53PM0.31m
5:04AM0.30m
4:38PM0.41m
5:41AM0.36m
5:26PM0.52m
6:18AM0.41m
6:18PM0.63m
6:55AM0.45m
7:21PM0.73m
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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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