Kirra Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.53° E

Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kirra sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.1° 

Kirra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kirra surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Kirra.

Alright, look, I’m just gonna level with you. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for Kirra. We’ve got some serious size on the way, but it’s gonna be a real battle to get clean conditions. The water temp is sitting right around 70°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main event is a big pulse of south/southeast swell that starts building in on Thursday the 16th. We’re talking a solid 10ft+ swell from the SSE with a 9-second period. The energy is hefty, coming in at over 1500 (combined energy of all swells directed here), and it gets even bigger into Friday and Saturday, pushing up to 15ft. That’s expert territory for sure.

But – and this is a big but – the winds are howling out of the south and SSE at 15-25 mph. They’re offshore, which is good for the face, but at that strength, it’s going to be a real handful. The wind is just too strong to make it truly enjoyable, even for the crew who can handle the size. By Sunday the 19th, the wind swings cross-offshore and the wave quality drops. Honestly, the setup with that much wind and swell is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The standout window, if you can call it that, is actually the period from Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft to 6ft from the east, with a 10-second period. The energy is way down, around 500-600 (combined energy of all swells directed here), but the winds are lighter. Thursday morning the 23rd has a gentle offshore wind from the south, which is about as clean as it’s going to get in this whole forecast. It’s not epic, but it’s surfable and the most accessible for a mid-intermediate surfer.

After that, it really goes flat. From the 25th of July right through to the 28th, we’re looking at tiny waves, less than 3ft, with very little energy. It’s a real lull, so don’t bother paddling out then.

Looking further out, there’s a whisper of a new south swell coming in on the 29th of July. It’s promising, with a 7ft south swell and a moderate offshore wind, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a hopeful possibility rather than a sure thing.

So, the best call? If you’re an expert, charge that big swell on Thursday the 16th or Friday the 17th, but be prepared for a wrestling match with the wind. For the rest of us, the cleanest, most manageable surf will be on the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. It’s not a classic Kirra day, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:03PM2.00m
9:27AM1.29m
9:47PM1.94m
10:12AM1.30m
10:28PM1.83m
10:57AM1.31m
11:07PM1.70m
11:42AM1.32m
11:45PM1.55m
12:31PM1.33m
00:22AM1.41m
1:25PM1.34m
1:04AM1.28m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.20m
3:07PM0.23m
4:25AM0.24m
3:53PM0.31m
5:04AM0.30m
4:38PM0.41m
5:41AM0.36m
5:26PM0.52m
6:18AM0.41m
6:18PM0.63m
6:55AM0.45m
7:21PM0.73m
7:37AM0.48m
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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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