Kirra surf break

Kirra surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kirra sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 24th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 24th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 24th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3313
2372
1850
1770
1783
1602
1706
1765
1569
1294
1141
792
763
672
443
339
346
240
192
125
100
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
0
ESE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
W
10
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:58PM1.32m
2:55AM1.58m
3:58PM1.42m
3:53AM1.51m
4:51PM1.54m
4:46AM1.46m
5:38PM1.66m
5:34AM1.42m
6:21PM1.76m
6:20AM1.38m
7:03PM1.83m
7:03AM1.34m
7:42PM1.88m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.73m
9:39AM0.52m
9:51PM0.73m
10:22AM0.50m
10:56PM0.69m
11:03AM0.47m
11:52PM0.65m
11:41AM0.45m
00:43AM0.62m
12:18PM0.43m
1:31AM0.59m
12:55PM0.42m
2:16AM0.57m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:58
1
2
8
4
4
4
2
2
8
2
1
3
17
1
2
Temp °C
21
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
17
19
19
15
23
21
15
19
18
19
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
17
17
15
12
20
17
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
11
1.8
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
Energy kJ
7
2372
1850
1770
1783
1602
1706
1765
1569
1294
1141
792
763
672
443
339
346
240
192
125
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
2
E
11
0.1
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
10
0.8
NNE
6
0.3
S
9
0.6
N
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
6
1006
6
39
36
28
24
2
3
3
2
43
13
21
6
9
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
3
4
4
6
3
14
9
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
0.5
N
4
0.9
NNE
5
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
N
5
0.9
NNW
6
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
Energy kJ
3313
9
35
7
19
66
48
65
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
39
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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.

Kirra is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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