Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Kirra.
The outlook starts off with a pulse of surf on Wednesday, August 19th. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds. There’s a fair bit of energy behind it, coming in at 652 (combined swell energy), but don’t get too excited just yet. The wind is light and offshore from the South early on, so the sets should be reasonably clean. It's surfable, but the quality isn't anything to write home about. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Thursday the 20th sees the swell shift a touch to the ESE, dropping a bit in period to 8 seconds and the height holding around 5ft to 6ft. Energy is still moderate at best. Light offshore winds again in the morning will keep things okay, but again, it’s more about getting a paddle than getting a classic Kirra barrel.
Then we hit a big lull. From Friday the 21st all the way through to about the 30th of August, the surf is pretty grim. The swell drops right off, staying below 3ft most of the time, with poor conditions and weak energy. There are a few moments of glassy conditions, like Sunday morning the 23rd, or Thursday morning the 27th, but the swell is just too small and the period too short to do much with it. It’s a long, flat stretch.
Now, the standout window starts to build late in the month. The first sign of life comes on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning goes glassy with a 5ft SSE swell, and though it’s still short period at 8 seconds, it’s a start. The real pick, though, is Monday the 31st of August. The swell bumps up to 5ft SSE, with a consistent 8-second period, and the energy jumps to 529 (moderate wave energy). The wind is offshore from the South, moderate but clean. This is the best looking day of the whole 16-day run for Kirra. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean and surfable, and you’ll have some friends out there as crowds are often around.
After that, the first few days of September look messy. We get strong offshore winds, but the swell drops back down and the rain showers move in, making it a lot less appealing for a paddle.
Overall, the only true standout is Monday the 31st of August. If you can wait for that, you’ll get the cleanest, most energetic surf of the period.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 500 | 515 | 478 | 296 | 327 | 308 | 90 | 59 | 79 | 68 | 89 | 137 | 105 | 105 | 104 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:37PM1.27m | 12:37PM1.37m | 00:13AM1.15m | 1:39PM1.36m | 1:05AM1.04m | 2:53PM1.38m | 2:27AM0.98m | 4:06PM1.44m | 4:06AM0.98m | 5:05PM1.53m | 5:19AM1.04m | 5:52PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:55AM0.45m | 6:48PM0.73m | 6:34AM0.50m | 8:12PM0.80m | 7:27AM0.55m | 9:52PM0.79m | 8:38AM0.57m | 11:07PM0.72m | 9:53AM0.56m | 11:58PM0.62m | 10:57AM0.52m | 00:38AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 131 | 515 | 68 | 296 | 327 | 308 | 90 | 59 | 79 | 68 | 89 | 137 | 105 | 105 | 104 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 92 | 102 | 68 | 48 | — | — | 40 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | E 7 | SSE 8 | S 13 | E 13 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | 129 | 35 | 27 | 6 | — | — | 51 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | 500 | — | 478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 203 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 2 | 5 | 203 | 11 |
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