Surf Forecasts:
Kirra surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kirra in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kirra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Rusty here, and we’ve got a mixed bag coming up.
The run starts on Monday, July 20th, and it’s a rough one. There’s a big 13-foot swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the energy is massive at 3004, but the wind is screaming from the SSE at 30 mph, making it a cross-off mess. Not a day to be out there. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Tuesday the 21st is a little smaller, with a 7-foot swell from the E, still a 10-second period, and energy at 975. The wind is a bit easier at 12 mph, but it’s still cross-off. The surf is just ordinary.
Wednesday the 22nd of July is the first little bright spot. The swell is 5 feet from the E, and the period is a decent 10 seconds. The wind goes dead glassy in the morning (0 mph from the ESE) and then a glassy calm from the NNW in the afternoon. This is a major positive. The energy is 508, so it’s moderate. The waves will be clean, but it’s a small, mellow day.
From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, it’s a brutal stretch. Swells drop below 3 feet, periods get short (7-8 seconds), and the energy is weak, often under 200. The conditions are “poor.” There’s a lot of flat water.
Then we get to Friday, July 31st. The morning brings a 6-foot swell from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and energy of 1060. Then the afternoon is the real turn: a 5-foot swell from the SE with a very long 14-second period (groundswell), and energy jumps to 1194. The wind is a clean offshore from the SSW at 12 mph. This is promising.
Saturday, August 1st, is the one to circle. The morning has a 7-foot swell from the SSE, 10-second period, energy of 900, and a solid offshore wind from the S at 12 mph. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 6 feet but still clean. This is the best of the whole run. The break is Kirra, a point/groyne setup that loves a SE swell. The 7-foot swell is a solid size, best for intermediate to advanced surfers. The offshore wind will make it glassy. The crowds are “often” there, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.
Sunday the 2nd of August gets a bit messy with fresh offshore winds at 18 mph and a 6-foot swell. Then Monday the 3rd of August brings a 6-foot swell from the S, an 11-second period, and energy of 1339. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean but not perfect.
So, the first week is a grind. Save your energy for Friday the 31st of July and especially Saturday the 1st of August. That Saturday morning is the standout – solid 7-foot swell, clean offshore wind, and proper wave energy. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2997 | 2250 | 1691 | 959 | 626 | 440 | 474 | 359 | 297 | 205 | 165 | 107 | 46 | 355 | 132 | 206 | 154 | 147 | 142 | 193 | 117 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:31PM1.33m | 00:22AM1.41m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:04AM1.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.63m | 6:55AM0.45m | 7:21PM0.73m | 7:37AM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 65 | 85 | 73 | 959 | 626 | 440 | 474 | 359 | 297 | 205 | 165 | 107 | 41 | 39 | 132 | 206 | 154 | 147 | 94 | 193 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 13 | — | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 15 | E 7 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | 34 | — | 23 | 57 | 161 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 33 | 92 | 66 | 57 | 41 | 142 | 17 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 14 | E 12 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | E 9 | SE 17 | SE 14 | NE 7 | E 8 | SSE 15 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 57 | 17 | 33 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 75 | 97 | 7 | 28 | 21 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 2997 | 2250 | 1691 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 355 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 141 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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