Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where I wish I had better news. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but for the first week and a half, it’s looking like a whole lot of nothing special for us.

Overall Pattern & The Wait

The pattern starts with a bit of a dud. We’ve got some swell on the menu, but the conditions are just off. The first real chance of anything ridable doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, August 19th, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 17th right through until the 19th morning. After that, we see a few glimmers but nothing that screams “drop everything and go.” The second week, from the 25th onward, things get really weak, with tiny waves and onshore muck. It’s a tough run.

The Only Real Standout

Honestly, if I had to pick one moment that’s the best on offer, it’s the Wednesday morning of August 19th at Kirra. The swell is a modest 5 ft coming from the SE, and the period stretches to 11 seconds, which is a nice bit of groundswell energy – you can feel that push. The combined energy registers at 707 (moderate wave energy), which is the highest we’ll see for a while. The wind is a light SSE at 9 mph, which is a cross-offshore flow, keeping the surface clean. It’s a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely, and it’s set up for some proper lines. The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year – so, a touch nippy but nothing crazy. This is the day to target if you’re keen for a surf. The break is fairly consistent, so you won’t be sitting there waiting forever, but do keep in mind that crowds are often a thing here.

The Rest of the Run

The rest of the first week is a bit of a wash. Thursday the 20th has a 6 ft ESE swell with a light S offshore wind in the morning, but the energy is lower (386) and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s just messy. After that, from the 21st through the 24th, it’s all onshore wind and tiny, weak waves – the energy drops into the 100s. Not worth a paddle.

The Second Week (Late August)

From the 25th onward, we’re looking at very small surf. The 25th Tuesday morning has glassy conditions with zero wind and a 2 ft E swell, but the energy is a measly 65. That’s what we call a lake. The wind goes offshore a few times later in the week (26th, 27th, 28th), but the swell is just too small – 3 ft to 3 ft – to get excited about. The energy stays in the 100-200 range. It’s clean, but you’ll be on a longboard or a foamie, counting the ripples.

Final Word

For a place like Kirra, this is a pretty lean period. The best bet is that Wednesday morning on the 19th, but even that is just “surfable” rather than epic. If you’re desperate, you’ll get a few turns, but I wouldn’t be holding my breath for the rest of the fortnight. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Stay wet,
Rusty.

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