Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SE 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 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are about to get real interesting. The first few days are all about the build-up, but what’s coming is worth the wait. The water’s sitting at a pretty normal 70°F, so no surprises there for the time of year.
The first real standout is Thursday morning, 9 July, at Kirra. The swell is a solid 8ft out of the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is clean offshore. The combined energy is pumping at 2375 (moderate to strong), and it’s going to be good. This is a solid, surfable day for intermediates. The swell is getting up there, but it’s not too big for a confident surfer, and the offshore wind will keep it clean.
The action picks up again on Friday morning, 10 July, with a similar 7ft SSE swell, period of 10 seconds, and the same offshore wind. The energy is strong at 1972. It’s a repeat of good conditions.
Saturday morning, 11 July, drops down to 5ft with glassy conditions, but the energy is weaker. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest of the week from Sunday through to Wednesday is a write-off with small, weak swells and poor conditions.
Now, the real standout is the second week. Thursday, 23 July, in the afternoon, the swell jumps to 13ft from the SE, period of 10 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is massive at 3169 (strong). This is a big, powerful swell. For experienced surfers only, this is the one to circle.
Then Friday morning, 24 July, is the absolute pick of the bunch. The swell is 12ft from the ESE, period of 11 seconds, and it’s dead glassy. The combined energy is 2654. This is a big, clean, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be a proper session, but only for experts. The crowds will be a factor at this spot, so get in early.
The period around 17-19 July also sees some big surf (13ft to 15ft), but the wind is strong offshore and the conditions are described as “hard to paddle into.” It’s a lot of energy, but it’s not the best quality for a fun paddle session. More of a spectacle.
Overall, the best on offer is Friday morning, 24 July, at Kirra. Big swell, glassy, clean. Get on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1207 | 986 | 881 | 1039 | 1348 | 716 | 384 | 399 | 389 | 253 | 145 | 98 | 56 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 28 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:36PM1.51m | 3:33AM1.23m | 4:41PM1.63m | 4:46AM1.19m | 5:41PM1.76m | 5:54AM1.19m | 6:37PM1.88m | 6:55AM1.21m | 7:29PM1.97m | 7:49AM1.24m | 8:17PM2.01m | 8:40AM1.27m | 9:03PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.57m | 9:49AM0.29m | 11:14PM0.48m | 10:49AM0.25m | 00:20AM0.38m | 11:46AM0.21m | 1:18AM0.29m | 12:40PM0.17m | 2:10AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.16m | 2:59AM0.20m | 2:20PM0.18m | 3:43AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 23 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 1168 | 11 | 881 | 725 | 769 | 716 | 384 | 399 | 389 | 253 | 145 | 98 | 56 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 28 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | ESE 15 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 200 | — | 21 | 195 | 214 | 57 | 40 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 20 | — | — | — | N 11 | SW 4 | N 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 1207 | 986 | — | 1039 | 1348 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 127 | 2 | 2 | 264 | 54 | 11 | 324 | 213 |
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