Kirra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The week ahead is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of moments worth paddling out for. We’ve got a decent run of clean conditions early on, then a lull, before a bigger pulse of energy shows up in the second week that could be the real highlight.

Wednesday 22 July is where we kick things off. Kirra’s seeing a modest 4ft to 5ft east swell, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy of 462 (moderate). The real beauty here is the wind – glassy, with a light SSE breeze. It’s a point break setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering some shape. Water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The swell is small enough for intermediates, and the clean conditions will make it a fun session. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Wednesday afternoon stays clean with a glassy NNE breeze, but the swell drops a touch to 4ft from the ENE, energy still decent at 366. Worth a look if you’re free.

Thursday 23 July is glassy again in the morning with zero wind, but the swell is down to 4ft, period 8 seconds, energy 231. The quality is dropping off though, and the afternoon sees a cross-off breeze with a similar small swell. Not a standout.

Friday 24 July sees a shift. The morning is clean with a 12 mph offshore from the south, but the swell is tiny at 3ft, energy down to 98. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 6ft SSE swell, period 7 seconds, energy 374, but the wind is a strong 16 mph offshore. That’s a lot of wind, so the surface will be lumpy, and the short period means the waves will be a bit crumbly. Not ideal.

Saturday 25 July morning is glassy and clear, with a 5ft SSE swell, period 9 seconds, energy 740. That’s moderate energy, and the conditions are clean. This could be a fun one for the intermediate crew, but the swell direction is from the SSE, which isn’t Kirra’s optimum from the SE, so it might not be as lined up. Afternoon sees a cross-on breeze and a tiny 2ft swell with a very long 14-second period, but it’s just too small and messy.

Sunday 26 July through to Friday 31 July is a bit of a dry spell. The swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak (under 200). The wind is generally offshore or clean, but there’s just not enough push. The water is clear, but you’ll be scratching for waves. This gap runs for about six days.

Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August offer a tiny bump in energy (137 to 150) but the swell is still less than 3ft, and the wind is light cross-shore or onshore. Not worth the paddle.

Monday 3 August to Tuesday 4 August sees the swell stay small, and the wind turns onshore from the north. No good.

Wednesday 5 August is interesting. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the SE, with a *very* long 15-second period, and energy jumping to 949 (strong). Wind is light cross-shore, but the wave comment says “marginal.” The afternoon is similar but with a cross-on breeze. This is a promise of what’s coming.

The standouts for the whole period are actually on Wednesday 5 August (morning) and the best of the bunch is Thursday 6 August.

Thursday 6 August is the clear winner. Kirra will see a 4ft SE swell in the morning, with a 14-second period and energy at 1148 (strong). The wind is glassy. That’s a proper groundswell, with a direction that matches the optimum SE direction. The waves will be well-shaped, clean, and have some punch. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, energy 1226. That’s strong energy, and it’s still glassy. This is too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a solid day. The point break at Kirra will handle that long-period energy well, giving good lines. With the optimum swell direction and glassy wind, this is the day to clear your schedule. Crowds are possible, but for a session like that, it’s worth it.

The morning of Wednesday 5 August is also a good call, with that 4ft SE groundswell and light cross-shore wind, but it’s not as clean as Thursday.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days have some small, clean waves, then a long quiet spell, but the real action is on Thursday 6 August – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The earlier part of the second week also has some promise, but it’s less certain this far out.

Rusty out.

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