
Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day outlook is a tough one for Kirra. Normally I’d be shouting about this place, but for the whole run, it’s looking like a blank period. The first real opportunity doesn’t pop up until Monday August 3rd, and even then, it’s not much to write home about.
Now, the water’s sitting about average for the time of year, so no drama there. The only window that’s even worth a look is Monday morning, August 3rd. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the southeast, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 499. The wind is glassy out of the southeast at just 3 mph, which will keep things clean. But honestly, the wave comment says it all – “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not the Kirra we dream about. The swell direction is bang on for this break, which is a sheltered point, but the size is small and the quality is poor.
From Monday afternoon onward, it’s a desert. Tuesday the 4th drops to 3ft with onshore wind, and the energy plummets to 168. Wednesday the 5th is glassy in the morning but only 3ft. Thursday and Friday are tiny, with 2ft to 3ft, and the energy stays weak, under 200. The weekend of the 8th and 9th? Same story – poor surf, weak energy, and nothing to get excited about.
The second week does offer a couple of spikes in swell size, but they’re accompanied by poor conditions. On Thursday, August 13th, we get a 5ft swell from the north-northwest with a short 6-second period, which is messy, and the energy is moderate at 196. Friday, August 14th, has a 5ft southerly swell, 8-second period, and moderate energy at 348, with offshore winds, but it’s still rated as poor. Then, on Monday, August 17th, we see a 5ft swell from the south-southeast, 9-second period, and energy jumps to 513 – that’s strong. But the wind is onshore and the conditions are described as poor, with a gentle cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. Tuesday the 18th has a 2ft swell but a very long 15-second period, which could be interesting for a point break like Kirra, but the wind is onshore again.
Honestly, I’d say this isn’t the time for paddle surfing. With the swell sizes and poor quality, it might be more interesting for kite surfing on those days with stronger wind, but for a point break like Kirra, we need better. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a blank run. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
363 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 132 | 62 | 121 | 111 | 153 | 55 | 38 | 49 | 45 | 71 | 71 | 84 | 79 | 119 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:29PM1.64m | 11:03AM1.35m | 11:08PM1.54m | 11:50AM1.37m | 11:52PM1.41m | 12:47PM1.40m | 00:46AM1.28m | 1:54PM1.44m | 1:54AM1.16m | 3:09PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.09m | 4:22PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:58AM0.31m | 4:52PM0.44m | 5:35AM0.31m | 5:47PM0.49m | 6:18AM0.31m | 6:54PM0.54m | 7:10AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.56m | 8:12AM0.33m | 9:49PM0.52m | 9:23AM0.31m | 11:08PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
363 | 420 | 404 | 257 | 132 | 62 | 121 | 111 | 153 | 55 | 31 | 30 | 45 | 57 | 71 | 84 | 79 | 119 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
253 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 44 | 3 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 29 | 71 | 58 | 57 | 39 | 38 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | S 21 | NE 10 | E 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
26 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 19 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | S 8 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 29 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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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