Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Kirra.
We’re starting a bit slow, so don’t rush out the door just yet. The big news is a solid pulse of swell coming in at the end of the month. That’s the one to aim for.
Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a tease. There’s a clean 5ft swell from the East with a 10-second period, giving moderate energy (462). The morning is glassy, which is a huge plus, but it’s just not a classic. Water temp is about 69°, which is normal for this time of year.
Thursday the 23rd is flat, and Friday the 24th is messy with strong South wind. Saturday the 25th morning is glassy with a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s not the one.
Now, look at Thursday the 30th of July. The afternoon throws up a 12ft South swell with a short 9-second period, and the energy is really starting to build (1750). That’s a big, powerful, raw swell. Then Friday the 31st of July is the real deal. The morning session is looking prime. We’re talking a 10ft SSE swell, a 10-second period, and very strong energy (2969). With a clean offshore South wind, Kirra is going to be absolutely firing. That’s your best bet, but 10ft is strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon is still solid at 8ft.
After that, the first week of August looks like it’s back to small stuff. The 6th of August has a long period 12-second SE swell, but it’s only 3ft.
So, the peak is the morning of Friday the 31st of July. Make a plan.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 407 | 197 | 179 | 205 | 165 | 134 | 85 | 443 | 497 | 418 | 294 | 263 | 205 | 210 | 232 | 432 | 141 | 158 | 113 | 101 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.37m | 1:55AM1.16m | 3:34PM1.43m | 3:01AM1.08m | 4:37PM1.50m | 4:18AM1.05m | 5:32PM1.59m | 5:28AM1.06m | 6:20PM1.68m | 6:26AM1.10m | 7:02PM1.75m | 7:15AM1.15m | 7:40PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.79m | 8:25AM0.50m | 10:06PM0.79m | 9:22AM0.50m | 11:21PM0.74m | 10:20AM0.49m | 00:20AM0.66m | 11:16AM0.46m | 1:06AM0.57m | 12:06PM0.43m | 1:46AM0.49m | 12:51PM0.41m | 2:22AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 407 | 197 | 179 | 205 | 165 | 134 | 85 | 59 | 64 | 418 | 294 | 263 | 205 | 210 | 232 | 226 | 141 | 158 | 113 | 101 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 4 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 151 | 151 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 35 | 26 | 284 | 140 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 12 | SE 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 60 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 10 | SE 4 | — | SSW 3 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 45 | 443 | 497 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 432 | 21 | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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