
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. It's Rusty here.
First up, we're looking at a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the surf is mostly flat or junk for the entire 16-day window. There's a big pulse of energy coming in on Sunday the 19th, but it's messy and not really worth paddling out for. Let's break it down.
We start off with a solid 15 ft swell from the southeast on Sunday morning, pushing a massive amount of energy (5986). That's a lot of water moving, but it's coming in with a screaming 25 mph SSE wind. The wind is offshore, so the face will be clean, but that's a monster swell with a 10-second period. For a point break like Kirra, that's a lot of water, and it's going to be a real battle to get out. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The scores are low for a reason – this is a big, powerful, and hard-to-manage swell. It's not a beginner's day, and even for the experienced crew, it's a mission. The wind stays strong and offshore through Sunday afternoon, keeping that 15 ft swell clean but still a beast.
Moving into Monday the 20th, the swell drops a little to 13 ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the SSE. It's still big, and the energy is still high (3495). The scores are still poor. By Tuesday the 21st, we're down to 8 ft, and the wind is lighter, but it's still a cross-off. The energy is dropping (1082), and the surf is just ordinary. Wednesday the 22nd brings a bit of a reprieve with a 5 ft swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The wind is dead calm from the ESE. The energy is low (454), and it's just a small, weak wave.
From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to the end of the period on August 3rd, it's a write-off. We're looking at swell heights under 3 ft most days, with weak energy (almost always under 300). The periods are all over the place, but the waves are tiny. There are a few days with clean offshore winds, like on Sunday the 26th with a 2 ft swell and a 14-second period, but that's a knee-high wave with a long wait between sets. The energy is only 205. It's just not worth it.
The standout, if you can call it that, is a small window on Sunday morning the 19th. It's the only time we see any real size. But it's a heavy, windy, 15 ft beast. That's expert-only territory, and it's a big, grindy wave. If you're a top-tier charger and you're happy to work for it, that's the only show in town. Otherwise, I'd be finding something else to do for the next two weeks. The forecast is reliable for the first few days, but the long-range stuff is just a flat, boring promise.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4624 | 4671 | 3139 | 2386 | 1620 | 1065 | 614 | 561 | 471 | 372 | 263 | 210 | 140 | 109 | 247 | 340 | 275 | 154 | 136 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.55m | 12:31PM1.33m | 00:22AM1.41m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:04AM1.28m | 2:27PM1.37m | 1:55AM1.16m | 3:34PM1.43m | 3:01AM1.08m | 4:37PM1.50m | 4:18AM1.05m | 5:32PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.52m | 6:18AM0.41m | 6:18PM0.63m | 6:55AM0.45m | 7:21PM0.73m | 7:37AM0.48m | 8:39PM0.79m | 8:25AM0.50m | 10:06PM0.79m | 9:22AM0.50m | 11:21PM0.74m | 10:20AM0.49m | 00:20AM0.66m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
58 | 93 | 66 | 85 | 73 | 1065 | 614 | 561 | 471 | 372 | 263 | 210 | 140 | 109 | 85 | 60 | 275 | 154 | 136 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | S 10 | — | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
11 | — | — | 34 | 57 | 100 | 57 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | — | 8 | — | 12 | 74 | 67 | 52 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | S 13 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 15 | SE 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 87 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — |
4624 | 4671 | 3139 | 2386 | 1620 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 29 | 247 | 340 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 650 | 554 | 278 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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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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